GERMANY: CONSTRUCTION WORKERS PROTEST AGAINST FOREIGN WORKERS

GERMANY: CONSTRUCTION WORKERS PROTEST AGAINST FOREIGN WORKERS

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

The video discusses the current labor issues in the construction industry, highlighting the high unemployment rate among German workers and the prevalence of low-wage jobs. It emphasizes the need for a fair minimum wage and suggests a transition period for existing contracts. The video concludes with a call to action for workers to unite and reclaim their jobs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern raised by union officials regarding construction sites?

Absence of German workers

High material costs

Lack of safety measures

Insufficient training programs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many construction workers are currently unemployed according to the transcript?

500,000

150,000

350,000

200,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the issue faced by approximately 200,000 workers on construction sites?

Long working hours

Lack of job security

Working at low wages

Inadequate equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution is proposed to address the wage issue on construction sites?

Implementing a minimum wage

Increasing tariffs

Reducing working hours

Providing more training

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested to ensure existing contracts are respected while implementing new wage policies?

Immediate enforcement

Gradual phase-out

Transition period

Contract renegotiation