Amazon workers to walk out amid pay dispute

Amazon workers to walk out amid pay dispute

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Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

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The video discusses a union strike at Amazon, highlighting the challenges workers face due to low wages and lack of negotiation. It emphasizes the growing support for the strike, with increasing numbers of participants and expansion to other fulfillment centers. The video also covers the dynamics of the picket line, including interactions with management and handling hostility from others.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the workers to join the union strike?

To get more vacation days

To have shorter working hours

To receive free meals at work

To fight for better working conditions and pay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Amazon respond to the workers' demands two weeks ago?

By providing additional benefits

By adding 50 pence to the wages without negotiation

By negotiating directly with the workers

By offering a significant pay raise

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the picketers during the strike?

Hostility from people trying to drive into them

Insufficient media coverage

Lack of support from other workers

Poor weather conditions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the growing number of union members?

It shows a decrease in worker dissatisfaction

It means fewer people are interested in the strike

It indicates a stronger position for negotiations

It suggests that the strike is losing momentum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the workers participating in the strike?

To gain media attention

To achieve better pay and living conditions

To ensure their safety at work

To receive recognition from the government