Biden Tells Striking  Auto Workers 'You Deserve What You've Earned'

Biden Tells Striking Auto Workers 'You Deserve What You've Earned'

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The transcript highlights the United Auto Workers' (UAW) significant role in saving the automobile industry during the 2008 financial crisis through sacrifices. It emphasizes the current success of these companies and argues that UAW members should also be thriving. The middle class, not Wall Street, is credited with building the country, and the UAW deserves better compensation for their contributions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did the UAW take during the 2008 financial crisis?

They increased production rates.

They made sacrifices to support the industry.

They invested in new technologies.

They outsourced jobs overseas.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the automobile companies mentioned in the video?

They are struggling financially.

They are doing incredibly well.

They are planning to shut down.

They are relocating to other countries.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with building the country according to the video?

Wall Street

The automobile industry

The government

The middle class

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the compensation of workers?

Workers are overpaid.

Workers should be paid less.

Workers should work longer hours.

Workers deserve more than they are currently earning.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's perspective on the role of Wall Street in building the country?

Wall Street was the sole builder of the country.

Wall Street did not build the country.

Wall Street had no role.

Wall Street played a major role.