German Airport Strike Impact and Objectives

German Airport Strike Impact and Objectives

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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A 24-hour strike by workers at 13 German airports led to major travel disruptions, canceling nearly all flights. The strike, organized by Germany's second-largest trade union, involved public sector employees, ground, and security staff. The aim was to negotiate better contracts for airport security workers and resolve pay disputes for government employees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the major travel disruptions in Germany?

Technical failures

Government regulations

A 24-hour strike by airport workers

Weather conditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many German airports were affected by the strike?

20

10

13

15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization led the strike at the German airports?

A local workers' association

An international labor organization

The largest trade union in Germany

The second largest trade union in Germany

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were included in the strike led by the trade union?

Only ground staff

Public sector employees, ground, and security staff

Only security staff

Only pilots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main objectives of the strike?

To improve airport facilities

To reduce airport taxes

To negotiate better contracts and resolve pay disputes

To increase flight frequency