Understanding Labor Movements and Union Dynamics

Which sectors have seen significant labor strikes recently?

• Healthcare and education

• Hollywood and auto workers

• Technology and finance

• Retail and hospitality

What has given unions an advantage in recent negotiations?

• Government interventions

• Decrease in labor demand

• High unemployment rates

• Tight labor market and inflation

What percentage of Americans support unions, according to recent polls?

• 82%

• 75%

• 67%

• 50%

How might strong union contracts impact companies financially?

• Reduced executive bonuses

• More corporate sponsorships

• Increased global investments

• Lower profit margins

What is a major challenge for workers trying to unionize at Amazon and Starbucks?

• Insufficient legal support

• Lack of public interest

• High employee turnover

• Strong anti-union tactics by companies

How are companies describing the impact of new union contracts?

• Improvement in worker productivity

• Potential for job losses and higher costs

• Negligible impact on operations

• Beneficial for long-term growth

Despite growing support, why is union membership declining?

• Lack of modern relevance

• Legal restrictions

• Challenges in organizing new sectors

• Economic downturns

What is the historical low of union membership as a percentage of the workforce?

• 8.3%

• 10.1%

• 15.2%

• 12.5%