Production stops at Co-op coffin factory amid pay dispute

Production stops at Co-op coffin factory amid pay dispute

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses a pay dispute where members have been offered a pay rise significantly below the inflation rate, amidst a severe cost of living crisis. The members are determined to negotiate a better offer, with ongoing strike actions planned. The union is engaging in negotiations with the Co-op, seeking a resolution that reflects the current economic reality. The emphasis is on the need for the Co-op to present a sensible offer to resolve the dispute.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the members' dissatisfaction with the pay rise?

The pay rise is equal to the inflation rate.

The pay rise is not related to inflation.

The pay rise is significantly below the inflation rate.

The pay rise is above the inflation rate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current offer percentage compared to the inflation rate?

Less than 3% when inflation is 5%

Less than 5% when inflation is 12.3%

More than 5% when inflation is 10%

Equal to 12.3% inflation rate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are the members taking to push for a better offer?

Reducing their demands

Negotiating through the media

Accepting the current offer

Organizing a week-long strike

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential date for the continuation of strike action if the dispute is unresolved?

14th of November

1st of December

20th of October

5th of January

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the members' main goal in the negotiations?

To increase working hours

To receive a pay cut

To change job roles

To protect their living standards

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required from the Co-op to resolve the dispute?

A sensible offer

A new management team

A media statement

A reduction in inflation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the members regarding meeting for negotiations?

They are unwilling to meet

They are always willing to meet

They have no interest in negotiations

They prefer to negotiate through media