CLEAN : Closely watched union vote at US Starbucks nears a climax

CLEAN : Closely watched union vote at US Starbucks nears a climax

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Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the labor shortage in the US and suggests that offering fair wages and working conditions is the best solution. The speaker supports unionization as a means to achieve this, citing personal observations and the historical context of Buffalo, a once heavily unionized town. The recent unionization efforts at Starbucks are noted as surprising but not entirely unexpected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as the best way for businesses to find workers?

Offering fair wages and working conditions

Increasing working hours

Providing free meals

Hiring more managers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker support unionization?

It helps in achieving fair wages and conditions

It reduces the number of working hours

It increases company profits

It decreases the need for training

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize about workers?

They should have more vacation days

They should receive free transportation

They should have a living wage

They should work longer hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical change is mentioned about Buffalo?

It has always been a tech hub

It was always a non-unionized town

It has become more unionized over the decades

It was once very unionized but has changed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was surprising about Starbucks?

It was the first coffee shop in Buffalo

It decided to close down

It began unionizing

It started offering free coffee