CLEAN : 'This isn't sustainable': Starbucks employees seek union in upstate New York

The video discusses the economic struggles faced by service industry workers, particularly during the pandemic, highlighting the unsustainable nature of low wages. It emphasizes the growing momentum for unionization, explaining the benefits of unions in providing job security and legal protections. The video also notes a generational shift, with younger people showing strong support for labor unions, as evidenced by a recent Gallup poll.

What issue has the pandemic particularly highlighted in the service industry?

• The increase in product prices

• The unsustainability of current working conditions

• The need for more technology

• The lack of customer service

What is a characteristic of 'at-will' employment in the United States?

• Employees have guaranteed job security

• Employees can be dismissed for almost any reason

• Employees can only be fired for just cause

• Employees have a fixed-term contract

How do unions protect employees compared to 'at-will' employment?

• By guaranteeing promotions

• By ensuring employees can only be fired for just cause

• By providing health insurance

• By offering higher wages

What percentage of young people have favorable views of labor unions according to a recent poll?

• 60%

• 50%

• Almost 80%

• 70%

What is the inspirational aspect of the current generational movement regarding labor unions?

• The increase in wages

• The rise in technology use

• The growing support among young people

• The decrease in unemployment