Make copies for the class and distribute at the start of the lesson. If needed, a copy of the Newsday article may also be printed. This was the lead story and lasted over 3 minutes. This article is on page A5 and a related article is on page A30. Only the page A5 is required reading.
Issues range far beyond the normal wage and benefit packages.
The future of the entire telecommunications industry is being written on these picket lines. The WPIX News at 10 had the story of the striking Verizon Communication workers and the issues involved. Play the clip twice. Hand out the ELA Task 1 Multiple Choice questions and have students use their notes to assist them in selecting their answers. Verizon Communications and the entire phone industry are undergoing dramatic changes.