Debenhams workers mark 100th day of redundancy dispute with protest in Dublin city centre

Debenhams workers mark 100th day of redundancy dispute with protest in Dublin city centre

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Social Studies

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The transcript discusses the Apple tax controversy and the rights of workers, highlighting the lack of communication with Debenhams regarding liquidation and stock ownership. It emphasizes the support from political parties and the need for publicity to address these issues. The speaker calls for unity and action against global corporations to ensure fair treatment and respect for workers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue is highlighted in the first section regarding a global company?

Employee layoffs

Product safety concerns

Corporate tax avoidance

Environmental pollution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second section, what are the workers primarily demanding?

Respect and adherence to their collective agreement

Better working conditions

Higher wages

More vacation days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the workers trying to engage in dialogue with, according to the second section?

International organizations

The company's liquidators

The media

The government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy are the workers using to gain leverage in negotiations, as mentioned in the third section?

Organizing a strike

Holding onto stock at the loading bay

Boycotting company products

Petitioning the government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the workers' publicity efforts in the third section?

To increase sales

To gain public sympathy

To attract new investors

To force a dialogue with company representatives