VOICED : Marchan sindicatos espanoles para demandar mejoras laborales

Thousands marched in Madrid, organized by major unions, to demand better wages, job security, and pension protection, criticizing Mariano Rajoy's austerity policies. The protest, supported by left-wing parties, aimed to pressure the government during budget negotiations. Demonstrators opposed labor reforms and deemed the minimum wage increase insufficient.

What were the main demands of the protestors in Madrid?

• Lower taxes and more holidays

• Better wages, job security, and pension protection

• More government jobs and free education

• Higher taxes for the wealthy

Which political groups supported the protest in Madrid?

• Right-wing parties

• Environmental groups

• Left-wing parties and major unions

• International organizations

How many people participated in the protest according to the organizers?

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 10,000

• 30,000

What was the government's justification for the labor reform?

• To improve working conditions

• To reduce unemployment

• To increase tax revenue

• To increase foreign investment

What was the new minimum wage after the 8% increase?

• 825 euros

• 764 euros

• 900 euros

• 700 euros