Strike at port will escalate unless improved pay offer is made, vows union boss

The transcript discusses the support for workers demanding a 10% pay rise from a profitable employer. It highlights the union's plans to escalate the dispute if necessary and criticizes the employer's corporate greed. The union's successful ballot for industrial action and the workers' contributions to the company's profits are emphasized. The union pledges full support to the workers, citing past successful strikes.

What percentage pay rise are the workers demanding from the employer?

• 50%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

What was the turnout percentage for the union's ballot on industrial action?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

How much did the company's profits increase, according to the speaker?

• 10%

• 50%

• 20%

• 28%

How many picket lines does the speaker mention in support of the strike?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is the core job of the union according to the speaker?

• Increasing company profits

• Protecting jobs, pay, and conditions

• Organizing social events

• Engaging in politics