VOICED : Empleados publicos se manifiestan por despidos en Buenos Aires

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.

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

• Working conditions

• Promotion opportunities

• Job cuts

• Salary increases

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

• 3,000

• 500

• 1,200

• 2,000

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

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

What system has the government implemented to monitor employee attendance?

• CCTV cameras

• Biometric identification

• Manual sign-in sheets

• Employee ID cards