CLEAN : Coronavirus: GE union workers say company should make ventilators

The transcript discusses the current situation at GE, where no layoffs have been announced. It highlights the essential role of manufacturing work for the U.S. military and the challenges faced due to supply chain issues. The need for cleaning and sanitizing factories to safely produce ventilators is emphasized, along with proposals for better factory management.

What has GE not done according to the first section of the video?

• Increased production

• Closed the factory

• Announced layoffs

• Hired more workers

Why is the manufacturing work at the River Works considered essential?

• It is crucial for the United States military

• It supports local businesses

• It provides jobs for the community

• It produces consumer electronics

What is jeopardizing the safety of workers according to the second section?

• Inadequate training

• Excessive working hours

• Lack of necessary supplies

• Poor management

What could GE start manufacturing if the factory is sanitized?

• Furniture

• Computers

• Ventilators

• Automobiles

What is not being accomplished according to the final section?

• Hiring new staff

• Reducing working hours

• Cleaning between shifts

• Increasing production