Kellogg Co to Permanently Replace Striking Workers

Kellogg Co to Permanently Replace Striking Workers

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Kellogg's employees have rejected a contract proposal offering 3% annual raises, choosing to remain on strike. The BCTGM Union reported that a majority of workers voted against the five-year offer. Negotiations between the Union and Kellogg's have been at a standstill for over a year, with no further talks scheduled. Workers have been striking since October 5th at plants in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Kellogg's plans to permanently replace the striking workers, with strong interest in the new roles and no plans to meet with the Union.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Kellogg's employees rejected the contract proposal?

The proposal included a reduction in benefits.

The proposal included a pay cut.

The proposal was for a two-year contract.

The proposal offered a 3% annual raise.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long have the Union and Kellogg's been in negotiations without reaching an agreement?

Three months

Two years

Six months

More than a year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states have Kellogg's plants where workers are on strike?

Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona

Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, and Virginia

Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee

California, Texas, Florida, and New York

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Kellogg's plan regarding the striking workers?

To offer a new contract proposal

To close the plants

To permanently replace them

To increase their wages

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Kellogg's current stance on further negotiations with the Union?

They have reached an agreement.

They have no plans to meet.

They are open to discussions.

They have scheduled a new meeting.