Workers, interns and researchers of the Conicet They reject the layoffs and measures announced by the national body. Yesterday, Wednesday, a national “noise” and in Bariloche there was a demonstration and march, after they confirmed it 52 layoffs nationwidewhat includes two workers from the mountain city. From Patagonian Institute of Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IPEHCS-CONICET-UNCo) published a statement to warn about the situation they are experiencing.
Verónica Trpin is a professor at the National University of Comahue and director of IPEHCS-CONICET-UNCo. In dialogue with BLACK RIVER RADIO He told how the decision of the CONICET Board of Directors, published on January 16, to postpone the publication of the results of the call for Scholarships and Promotions for Researchers affects science and workers until the final budget is configured.
“This situation puts in doubt the possibilities of not only academic projection but also people’s lives,” explained Trpin, “because these scholarships are exclusive dedication. So today those people They don’t know if they have to make other decisions regarding their jobs.«.
At the national level 52 layoffs were notified, of which two are from Bariloche in the administration and human resources area. «The measures also include the renewal of contracts for only three months. “It is a situation of uncertainty, weakening and emptying of the scientific system in Argentina,” explained Trpin.
Javie Milei had already anticipated his intentions with Conicet during his presidential campaign. “Now I know is making effective in this concretization of the emptying of this national organization«explained the director of IPEHCS-CONICET-UNCo.
Added to this situation is the fact that 536 positions in the scientific career are still pending, which were approved and published at the end of 2023. Trpin clarified it this way: “they are people who completed their doctorates and who applied last year to enter as researchers. This power situation have their position as investigators effective will also remain pending«.
The director of the institute also highlighted the importance of having a Ministry of Science and Technology, which no longer exists since Javier Milei took office. It was absorbed by the Chief of Staff under Nicolas Posse. “Having a Ministry had been an achievement in terms of scientific production, financing of projects and training of human resources,” she explained, “having a Ministry always reflects a commitment related to knowledge and technology.”
Conicet workers throughout the country plan assemblies, noises and marches to show concern and rejection of the measures taken. They have also held meetings with deputies regarding the treatment of the omnibus bill that “puts at clear risk not only the general scientific system, but also concern about the possibility of intervention of the Executive Branch over different national organizations and decentralized entities«Trpin explained.
Today, Thursday the 18th, there will be an activity in the city of General Roca at 6:30 p.m. in Plaza San Martín. It will be a conversation about the scientific situation.