Alabama Coal Miners Protest BlackRock In New York City

Alabama Coal Miners Protest BlackRock In New York City

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Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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Miners protested outside BlackRock's NYC headquarters, demanding a share of profits after making concessions to help the company recover from bankruptcy. The strike, ongoing for eight months, is one of the longest in the US. This is part of a broader wave of labor unrest affecting multiple industries, including John Deere and Kellogg.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the miners' protest outside BlackRock's headquarters?

They wanted a change in management.

They wanted better working conditions.

They were demanding a share of the company's profits.

They were protesting against layoffs.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How long have the miners been on strike according to the transcript?

Seven months

Six months

Eight months

Five months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US state is mentioned as having miners working without respect?

New York

Alabama

Texas

California

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the miners' strike mentioned in the transcript?

It is the shortest strike in the country.

It is the least publicized strike in the country.

It is one of the longest strikes in the country.

It is the most violent strike in the country.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which other companies are mentioned as having ongoing strikes?

Amazon and Google

Ford and General Motors

John Deere and Kellogg

Microsoft and Apple