Vol.64/No.24           June 19, 2000 
 
 

Workers in Argentina protest austerity moves

Thousands of workers marched in Buenos Aires May 31 against austerity measures announced by President Fernando de la Rúa, including wage cuts of 12 to 15 percent for public employees, slashing pensions, and gutting health-care coverage. The unions announced a 24-hour national strike for June 9.

 
 
 
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