Rail strikes could last until 2026, union boss warns

Rail strikes could last until 2026, union boss warns

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the potential duration of a strike, emphasizing that the decision to continue is not the speaker's but the workers'. It highlights the refresh of mandates before Christmas, which showed increased support for strike action, running at 93 to 99%. The workers are determined not to return until a resolution is achieved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker clarify about the duration of the strike?

The strike is indefinite.

The strike will end in six months.

The strike duration is not specified as six or seven years.

The strike will last six or seven years.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was done before Christmas in relation to mandates?

Mandates were ignored.

Mandates were unchanged.

Mandates were refreshed.

Mandates were abolished.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, how did the support for strike action change?

It was not measured.

It increased by 1%.

It remained the same.

It decreased by 1%.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who makes the decision to continue the strike?

The opposition.

The speaker.

The members.

The government.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the members waiting for before ending the strike?

A resolution.

A pay raise.

A new leader.

A holiday.