VOICED : Catar 2022: FIFA reconoce malas condiciones de trabajadores

Jérôme Balck, FIFA's Secretary General, visited Qatar to assess preparations for the 2022 World Cup. He acknowledged labor condition issues but praised improvements. Balck emphasized the high construction standards and hoped they would set a benchmark for future projects. He inspected stadiums and worker accommodations, expressing satisfaction with the progress. The Guardian reported on labor exploitation in Qatar, highlighting worker deaths and poor conditions. The International Trade Union Confederation warned of potential high mortality rates among workers before the World Cup.

What did Jérôme Balck note about the construction standards for the World Cup in Qatar?

• They are above average.

• They are not important.

• They are average.

• They are below average.

What was Balck's general impression after inspecting the stadiums and worker accommodations?

• He was unaware of the conditions.

• He was indifferent.

• He was generally satisfied.

• He was disappointed.

What did Balck attribute the changes in Qatar to?

• Economic factors.

• International pressure.

• The local government.

• The influence of the World Cup.

According to The Guardian's report, how many Nepalese workers died between June and August 2013?

• 400

• 44

• None

• 4,000

What did the International Trade Union Confederation predict about worker fatalities by the start of the World Cup?

• The number of deaths was unpredictable.

• At least 4,000 workers could die.

• No workers would die.

• At least 400 workers could die.