Rail passengers board replacement bus service in Birmingham

Rail passengers board replacement bus service in Birmingham

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The transcript discusses a strike by union members demanding a pay rise and job security after two years without a raise. Negotiations with train companies have been ongoing, but no acceptable offer has been made. The strike impacts the public and government, with union members preferring to work rather than cause disruption. The union remains open to talks, hoping for a resolution after the current round of strikes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main reasons for the union members going on strike?

To demand more vacation days

To support a different union's cause

To protest against new working hours

To demand a pay rise and job security

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the union's response to the offer from the train operating companies?

They were indifferent to the offer

They decided to postpone the decision

They accepted it immediately

They found it unacceptable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the union's stance on continuing negotiations?

They will only negotiate after the strike

They are open to talks at any time

They want to negotiate with a different party

They are unwilling to negotiate further

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the union view the government's role in the strike?

The government is supportive of the union's demands

The government is neutral in the situation

The government has resolved the issues

The government is using the members by not addressing their demands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the union plan to do after the strike concludes?

They plan to continue the strike indefinitely

They will evaluate the situation and decide on further actions

They will disband the union

They will immediately accept any government offer