Strikes: Civil servants are "out in droves"

Strikes: Civil servants are "out in droves"

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The video discusses a strike by civil servants in Scotland, focusing on issues like pay, pensions, and job security. The strike is a response to the cost of living crisis, with a strong turnout sending a message to both the UK and Scottish governments. The strike strategy includes national and targeted actions, with calls for the UK government to improve their 2% pay offer. Messages are also directed at MSPs, urging them to support fair pay. The strike impacts various public services, causing widespread disruption.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main issues driving the civil servants' strike in Scotland?

Environmental concerns

Educational reforms

Healthcare benefits

Pay, pensions, job security, and redundancy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the strategy of the civil servants' strike?

National and targeted actions across the UK

International protests

Online campaigns

Only local actions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UK government's current offer to the civil servants?

No increase

5% increase

2% increase

10% increase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political parties' MSPs showed support for the strike by not crossing the picket line?

Conservative and Liberal Democrats

Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin

Labour and Green

SNP and UKIP

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What public services in Scotland are affected by the strike?

Private businesses

Museums, galleries, and government offices

Public transportation

Sports events