Covid-19 Is Pushing 'Essential Workers' To Fight Back

The video discusses the growing concerns of workers about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting strikes and protests at companies like Amazon and Whole Foods. Workers demand better protective measures, hazard pay, and transparency. The video explores the impact of these protests and the potential for long-term changes in labor rights and conditions.

What was one of the main reasons workers began striking during the COVID-19 crisis?

• To seek better working conditions and safety measures

• To request more vacation days

• To demand higher salaries

• To protest against long working hours

What was a key demand of Amazon warehouse workers during their strikes?

• More vacation days

• Closure and sanitization of facilities

• Higher bonuses

• Flexible working hours

What was Amazon's response to the accusations made by striking workers?

• They claimed the accusations were unfounded and highlighted their safety measures

• They ignored the accusations

• They immediately met all the workers' demands

• They offered financial compensation to the workers

What action did Whole Foods workers take to protest for better safety measures?

• They went on a hunger strike

• They held a sick-out

• They filed a lawsuit

• They organized a sit-in

Which company was mentioned as having workers advocating for the production of ventilators?

• Whole Foods

• GE

• McDonald's

• Amazon

What change did McDonald's announce in response to worker protests?

• Reduction in working hours

• Increase in product prices

• Introduction of better safety practices

• Closure of several outlets

What is a potential long-term question raised by the labor strikes during the COVID-19 crisis?

• Will workers receive more vacation days?

• Can strikes lead to the closure of companies?

• Can short-term concessions lead to lasting changes in labor conditions?

• Will companies increase their product prices?