Jornada de lucha en Plaza de Mayo | Fabian Waldman en #Segurola

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Science workers reveal 40% salary loss, with some earning less than a million pesos and leaving the country for survival.

The episode opens with host Julia Mengolini introducing journalist Fabián Waldman, who is covering protests in Plaza de Mayo. It begins by highlighting a 500-billion-peso debt in PAMI, Argentina's public health insurance, causing canceled medical appointments and lack of pharmacy coverage. The discussion shifts to broader economic issues, including a 20% increase in gasoline prices in March, which exacerbates struggles for gig workers like Uber drivers, and anecdotes of businesses closing. Waldman then reports from the protest, where he interviews Nicolás, who is delivering a petition for Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni to give a public class on 'Fraude Inmobiliario'. The focus turns to Sol Martínez, a delegate from ATE with ICET, who explains the protest marks the Day of Science and Technology Workers. She details salary losses of 40%, with administrative workers earning under 800,000 pesos and researchers like Alberto Kromlitz involved. Many workers take on side jobs or emigrate due to financial strain. Martínez criticizes the paralysis of research funding agencies and quotes the Secretary of Science and Technology, Genua, who prioritizes 'science that is worth it', undermining basic and social sciences. The protest features public classes, panels with organizations like CONAE and INTI, and stands showcasing scientific work. Martínez mentions upcoming mobilizations in July or August, linked to research contest cuts. Waldman concludes by discussing negotiations and the broader impact on Argentine workers under the current government. The episode blends on-the-ground reporting with economic analysis, emphasizing grassroots perspectives.

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