CLEAN : Hundreds of Uber drivers protest in front of San Francisco HQ

CLEAN : Hundreds of Uber drivers protest in front of San Francisco HQ

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the exploitation of rideshare drivers by companies like Uber and Lyft, focusing on low pay and lack of benefits. It critiques Proposition 22 as a facade to maintain company profits at the expense of workers. The speaker highlights the importance of minimum wage and worker rights, expressing concerns about the future of work and the potential for tech companies to exploit workers under the guise of innovation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main issues faced by rideshare drivers according to the speaker?

Traffic congestion

Lack of access to benefits

Long working hours

High fuel costs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker oppose Proposition 22?

It requires drivers to work more hours

It is a facade to maintain company profits

It limits the number of rides a driver can give

It increases taxes for drivers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the wages paid by companies like Uber and Lyft?

They are above average

They are under minimum wage

They include bonuses and benefits

They are competitive with other industries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does the speaker express about the future of work?

Increased automation

Lack of innovation

Decreased demand for rideshare services

Companies avoiding fair employee compensation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker fear about the next innovative tech company?

They will expand globally

They will focus on environmental issues

They will not pay their employees fairly

They will create more jobs