What was the initial reason given by Lionbridge for the layoffs after the union was formed?
How a Group of Temp Workers Took on Microsoft

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A merger with another company
A new project requiring different skills
A decrease in Microsoft's need for their services
A change in company management
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What legal action did the union take against Microsoft?
Requested a mediation session
Filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board
Sought arbitration through a third party
Filed a lawsuit for breach of contract
3.
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What was the union's main argument regarding Microsoft's role in the layoffs?
Microsoft had no control over Lionbridge's decisions
Microsoft was not involved in the decision
Microsoft supported the union's formation
Microsoft was a joint employer and influenced the layoffs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How common is the practice of contracting or subcontracting in Silicon Valley?
Only used by small startups
Common, with millions of contracted employees
Limited to non-technical roles
Very rare and discouraged
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Approximately how many contracted or temporary employees are there in the IT sector in the country?
2 million
5 million
1 million
500,000
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