"Open the door and let’s start to negotiate," union leader says to Keegan

"Open the door and let’s start to negotiate," union leader says to Keegan

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Interactive Video

Education

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker, Mary, addresses the impact of strikes on children's education, highlighting issues like large class sizes and teacher attrition due to excessive workload and low pay. She directly addresses Jillian Keegan, expressing disappointment over her refusal to negotiate with the National Education Union. Mary urges Keegan to engage in negotiations, citing examples from Welsh and Scottish governments. The speech concludes with a call to action for Keegan to make the right choice and start negotiations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue discussed in the first section regarding children's education?

Poor teaching methods

Overcrowded classrooms

Disruption due to strikes

Lack of school supplies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the speaker disappointed with Jillian Keegan?

She has refused to negotiate

She has reduced teachers' salaries

She has increased teachers' workload

She has not responded to emails

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the tone of the speaker when addressing Jillian Keegan?

Disappointed

Excited

Amused

Indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest Jillian Keegan should do?

Resign from her position

Ignore the situation

Continue with current policies

Start negotiations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What choice does the speaker present to Jillian Keegan?

To either hire or fire teachers

To either negotiate or remain inactive

To either increase or decrease funding

To either improve or worsen school facilities