Industrial action set to disrupt passenger rail journeys

Industrial action set to disrupt passenger rail journeys

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the ongoing campaign and negotiations involving Network Rail and train operators. Despite public support and continuous discussions, the deadlock persists due to government interference. Offers from Network Rail and train operators were rejected, leading to confirmed strike action. The root cause is identified as the government's decision to cut £4 billion in railway funding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What groups have shown support for the speaker's cause?

Political parties

Trade unionists and ordinary working people

International governments

Business leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker blame for the ongoing dispute?

The media

The train operators

The Tory government

The public

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the role of the government in the dispute?

The government is neutral

The government is supportive

The government is obstructive

The government is uninvolved

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has been confirmed due to the rejection of offers?

A media campaign

A new round of talks

A public protest

Strike action

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding has the government cut from the railway network?

£4 billion

£3 billion

£2 billion

£1 billion

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