VOICED : Empleados publicos se manifiestan por despidos en Buenos Aires

VOICED : Empleados publicos se manifiestan por despidos en Buenos Aires

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9th - 10th Grade

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In Buenos Aires, public employees protested against layoffs, with unions estimating 1,200 job losses in December. The government claims most were non-renewed term contracts. President Mauricio Macri aims to reduce state size and the fiscal deficit to 3.5% of GDP. Biometric systems are being used to monitor employee attendance and identify 'ñoquis' who are paid without working.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protest by public employees in Buenos Aires?

Working conditions

Promotion opportunities

Job cuts

Salary increases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people did the unions estimate lost their jobs in December?

3,000

500

1,200

2,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the government, why were most of the employees let go?

Due to poor performance

Because of voluntary resignations

Because of temporary contracts not being renewed

As a result of company downsizing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of President Mauricio Macri's goals for the government?

Increase public sector jobs

Expand government agencies

Reduce the fiscal deficit

Increase taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What system has the government implemented to monitor employee attendance?

CCTV cameras

Biometric identification

Manual sign-in sheets

Employee ID cards