Coal Mill Strikes Cause Government Distress

The video discusses a labor conflict involving John L Lewis, major steel companies, and the US President. 54,000 miners defied the National Defense Mediation Board's recommendation, seeking a closed shop. Despite 95% of captive coal mine workers holding union cards, President Roosevelt opposed forcing nonunion miners to join, likening it to Hitler's methods.

Who were the main parties involved in the conflict described in the video?

• John L. Lewis, major steel companies, and the President of the United States

• The United Nations and the European Union

• The United States Congress and the Supreme Court

• The Federal Reserve and the World Bank

What was the primary demand of the United Mine Workers during the miners' defiance?

• A closed shop

• Higher wages

• Better safety conditions

• Shorter working hours

What percentage of captive coal mine workers already held union cards?

• 100%

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

What was President Roosevelt's position on compelling nonunion miners to join the union?

• He supported it as a necessary measure

• He opposed it, comparing it to authoritarian methods

• He was indifferent to the issue

• He believed it should be decided by the miners themselves

How did President Roosevelt describe the idea of forcing nonunion miners to join the union?

• As a democratic approach

• As too similar to authoritarian methods

• As a necessary evil

• As a progressive step