TUC teaching union hands in a petition opposing the Government’s new trade union bill to Downing Street

TUC teaching union hands in a petition opposing the Government’s new trade union bill to Downing Street

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The video discusses a petition with 260,000 signatures opposing legislation that threatens the right to strike for public sector workers. The speakers emphasize the importance of the right to strike as a negotiation tool and criticize the government's lack of engagement with unions. They call for fair pay negotiations to resolve disputes and improve public services.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the petition mentioned in the introduction?

To increase public sector wages

To support the right to strike

To criticize the Prime Minister

To improve patient safety

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Eddie and Casey, what is the significance of the right to strike?

It endangers public safety

It is a tool for negotiation

It is unnecessary for public sector workers

It is a political strategy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the right to strike help achieve for trade unionists?

Increased public unrest

Better negotiation terms

Higher taxes

More government control

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism is directed at the Prime Minister in the final section?

He has increased taxes

He has refused to negotiate with unions

He has supported the right to strike

He has reduced public sector jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the petition and demonstration mentioned in the final section?

To support government legislation

To increase public sector layoffs

To negotiate a fair pay deal

To remove the right to strike