Public employment

In the latest on Chile's record 129-article Public Sector Readjustment Law, submitted last week, Congress approved 36 articles on Wednesday despite backlash over 100+ miscellaneous add-ons. Labor Minister Boccardo defends the measures as essential updates, while critics decry the 'denatured omnibus' bill lacking funding clarity. Average 2.8% salary hike carries US$1.7 billion cost.