VOICED : Senado brasileno retrasa votacion de reformas laborales

VOICED : Senado brasileno retrasa votacion de reformas laborales

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The Brazilian Senate's Economic Affairs Commission postponed the vote on controversial labor reforms proposed by the government. The reforms aim to formalize employment and improve employability amidst high unemployment and subemployment rates. Opposition legislators criticized the reforms, linking them to President Michel Temer's corruption scandal and arguing they strip workers' rights. The proposed reforms would empower collective agreements and remove mandatory union contributions, aiming to reduce the unemployment rate, which is at a record 13.2%.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Brazilian government's proposed labor reforms?

To reduce the number of working hours

To increase taxes

To increase the retirement age

To formalize employment and improve employability

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do opposition legislators reject the labor reforms?

They believe the reforms are too expensive

They support the current president

They think the reforms are unconstitutional and strip workers of rights

They want to increase union power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scandal is President Michel Temer involved in?

A corruption scandal

An environmental scandal

A financial crisis

A health care scandal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change does the labor reform project propose regarding union contributions?

Double the current contributions

Introduce new union fees

Eliminate mandatory contributions

Increase mandatory contributions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current unemployment rate in Brazil according to the video?

12.0%

13.2%

15.0%

10.5%