The State Workers Association (ATE) has called for a new march across the country in rejection of the national government’s policies. This mobilization is part of a series of protests that the union has been carrying out in recent months, in response to what they consider a systematic attack on the labor and social rights of state workers.
The call for ATE This comes amid growing social and economic discontent in Argentina. The government’s austerity policies have created a climate of tension and unrest among public sector workers.
According to ATEThese measures not only affect state employees, but also have a negative impact on the quality of public services provided to citizens.ATE denounces that the government has implemented a policy of mass layoffs in the public administration, affecting thousands of workers.
According to the union, these measures aim to reduce the size of the State and make the working conditions of public employees more precarious. Another of the main points of the protest is the demand for a salary increase that exceeds inflation.
ATE He argues that state workers’ wages have lagged behind the rising cost of living, leading to a significant loss of purchasing power.The union also demands that all contracted workers be made permanent employees and job stability for all public sector employees.
ATE argues that job insecurity is one of the main causes of insecurity and unrest among workers. The organization opposes the austerity policies implemented by the government, which include budget cuts in key areas such as health, education and social security.
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The march called by ATE The protest took place in various cities across the country, with massive participation by state workers and social organizations. In the city of Buenos Aires, the mobilization had its epicenter in front of the National Congress, where protesters gathered to express their rejection of government policies.
During the day, various activities were held, such as assemblies, strikes and protests in the main cities of the country. In the capital, the leaders of ATE They gave speeches in which they denounced the government’s measures and called for workers’ unity to confront the adjustment.
