Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill
The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.

The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.




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