The Recent Surge in Unionization

What has been the trend in union membership for decades before the recent surge?

• On the decline

• Rapidly increasing

• Remained constant

• Steadily increasing

Which sector is seeing a notable increase in unionization efforts?

• Service sector

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Information Technology

What percentage of workers need to sign authorization cards to file a petition for a union election?

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

• 75%

Which company had its workers vote 19 to 8 to join the Workers United union?

• Google

• Apple

• Amazon

• Starbucks

What is the starting pay that Apple raised for retail workers?

• $15 an hour

• $18 an hour

• $20 to $22 an hour

• $26 to $28 an hour

Which union did workers at an Apple store in Towson, Maryland, vote to join?

• Communications Workers of America

• Alphabet Workers Union

• International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

• Workers United

What was the primary reason given for the recent surge in unionization?

• Economic recession

• Social media influence

• Government incentives

• International trends

How much more do union workers make on average compared to non-union workers?

• 25.3%

• 16.6%

• 10.2%

• 5.6%

What did the Starbucks workers want in addition to a salary boost?

• Stock options

• Free coffee

• More staffing and say over schedules

• More vacation days

What tactic did big companies use to dampen support for the union?

• Improving working conditions

• Increasing wages

• Offering promotions

• Union-busting campaigns