Cuba job cuts

Authorities in Cuba have begun the six-month process of firing half a million state workers.



Many of the country’s workers who fear they could lose their jobs in that process, have said that they’re very worried about the situation.



The head of the Roman Catholic Church on the island, Cardinal Jaime Ortega, says job cuts for many will mean a process of re-adaptation that will be quite difficult.



The government has already unveiled guidelines for free enterprise activities in 178 fields, ranging from accountants to park custodians.