Netflix Employees Stage Walkout Over Chappelle Special

Netflix Employees Stage Walkout Over Chappelle Special

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Social Studies, Business, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the ongoing controversy at Netflix following the release of Dave Chappelle's special, 'The Closer.' Employees have expressed dissatisfaction, staging a walkout and criticizing the special as transphobic. Netflix's leadership, particularly Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, has faced backlash for their handling of the situation. Employees demand better support for trans and nonbinary staff. The company recently fired a black trans employee for allegedly leaking sensitive information, and suspended three workers for attending an executive meeting uninvited. The situation highlights tensions between Netflix's leadership and its employees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did Netflix employees organize in response to the release of 'The Closer'?

A petition

A social media campaign

A walkout

A company-wide meeting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main criticism of Dave Chappelle's special by Netflix employees?

It was not funny

It was transphobic

It was too expensive

It was too long

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos respond to the employee concerns?

He canceled the special

He fired more employees

He acknowledged mishandling the situation

He ignored them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was a black trans employee fired by Netflix?

For speaking out on social media

For organizing a protest

For leaking sensitive information

For not attending work

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken against three workers who protested against the special?

They were given a warning

They were promoted

They were transferred to another department

They were suspended and then reinstated