'It's Critical Right Now': Airline Worker Unions Call For PPE Mandate

'It's Critical Right Now': Airline Worker Unions Call For PPE Mandate

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Airline workers are urging for mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) due to COVID-19 risks. Unions are seeking government intervention, but the FAA claims it's not their responsibility. Airlines like American and Southwest are providing some PPE, but supplies are insufficient. Unions are now lobbying lawmakers for legislation to ensure worker protection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of frontline airline workers as mentioned in the video?

Increased flight delays

Higher ticket prices

Reduced flight schedules

Lack of personal protective equipment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the FAA claim to have in public health matters?

No role at all

Full regulatory power

Limited designation

Primary authority

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are airlines like American Airlines responding to the PPE shortage?

By reducing staff

By increasing ticket prices

By buying and distributing masks

By halting all flights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are union leaders taking to ensure worker protection?

Organizing strikes

Lobbying lawmakers for legislation

Reducing flight hours

Increasing membership fees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the American Airlines pilots union asking its members to do?

Donate PPE to hospitals

Increase flight hours

Boycott flights

Send letters to their representatives