How a Group of Temp Workers Took on Microsoft

How a Group of Temp Workers Took on Microsoft

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The video discusses the unionization efforts of Lionbridge workers, who were bug-testing Microsoft apps. After forming a union, they faced layoffs, allegedly due to reduced demand from Microsoft. The union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming Microsoft was a joint employer and responsible for the layoffs. The video also highlights the prevalence of contracting in Silicon Valley, with millions of temporary employees in the IT sector.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reason given by Lionbridge for the layoffs after the union was formed?

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many contracted or temporary employees are there in the IT sector in the country?

2 million

5 million

1 million

500,000