CLEAN : 'Historic' day as Amazon workers in New York vote to unionize

CLEAN : 'Historic' day as Amazon workers in New York vote to unionize

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript details the historic formation of the first Amazon union in the U.S., highlighting the challenges faced, the grassroots nature of the campaign, and the broader implications for the labor movement. The speaker expresses pride and determination, emphasizing the union as a catalyst for change, similar to the Starbucks unionization efforts. Despite limited resources, the campaign succeeded against a major corporation, marking a significant moment in labor history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historic achievement is discussed in the first section?

The first official Amazon union in American history

The first Amazon product launch

The first Amazon Prime Day

The first Amazon store opening

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main activity after being fired?

Starting a new business

Writing a book

Organizing for the union

Traveling the world

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What upcoming event is mentioned in the second section?

A holiday celebration

A company merger

An election for another Amazon facility

A new product launch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other company's unionization efforts are compared to Amazon's?

Apple

Google

Starbucks

Walmart

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial setup for the grassroots campaign?

A rented conference room

Two tables, two chairs, and a tent

A large office space

A local community center

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the victory against Amazon?

A minor achievement

A routine event

An unprecedented victory

An expected outcome

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader impact does the speaker believe the unionization effort will have?

It will only affect local businesses

It will only affect Amazon workers

It will have no significant impact

It will change the entire labor movement