Labor Pushes Back: Unions Make A Return During Pandemic

The video discusses the resurgence of organized labor in the US, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on workers and the increased bargaining power of unions. It explores the challenges faced by workers in securing fair wages and benefits, the influence of the Great Resignation, and the potential for a significant shift in unionization trends, particularly in large corporations like Starbucks and Amazon.

What has been a significant factor in the resurgence of organized labor in the US?

• Increased automation in industries

• The transformative experience of the pandemic

• Government intervention in labor markets

• Decline in global trade

How has the Great Resignation affected workers' demands?

• Workers are seeking more job security

• Workers are demanding more flexibility and better conditions

• Workers are focusing on remote work only

• Workers are looking for more part-time opportunities

What parallel trends are highlighted in the second section?

• The increase in global trade and decrease in local jobs

• The decline of the middle class and labor movements

• The rise of technology and decline of manual labor

• The growth of small businesses and decline of large corporations

Why are recent strikes considered significant?

• They are supported by government policies

• They are rare and could indicate a major shift

• They are happening more frequently than before

• They involve a large number of industries

What could the organizing efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon indicate?

• An increase in corporate profits

• A watershed moment in unionization

• A temporary phase in labor movements

• A decline in unionization efforts