Dedicated to the vast numbers of workers out on strikes today, particularly the large number of teachers. Solidarity.
- a) If Johnny has pay below inflation, and Rishi gives him 9%, how much money does he actually get?
b) If Johnny spends £500 on energy, and £450 on food, how much of his budget does he have left?
c) How long before human being works themselves to death? - Finish the sentence: Teachers in the UK are _______
a) understaffed
b) underfunded
c)bereft - What was the news article talking about?
a) the economy
b) the Prime Minister
c) seven unions walking out - a) Using current inflation rates, calculate if the pay rise offer means workers lose.
b) If so, what course of action should workers chose? - Does the Prime Minister’s statement use a CLASS structure argument? Explain your answer.
- What did the Prime Minister call the industrial action?
a) a calamity
b) chaos
c) a cancer - If teachers won the strike, calculate what they’d gain.
- If a worker gives Rishi his time and effort, what else does he have to lose?
a) his home
b) his money
c) his chains - Change the world. Show your working.
