1946 Walter Reuther Elected President Of United Automobile Workers

1946 Walter Reuther Elected President Of United Automobile Workers

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The video discusses the election for the presidency of the UAW, featuring candidates Jay Thomas and Walter Reuther. The election was marked by chaos, including near riots and disputes over tactics, influenced by the 113-day General Motors strike. Ultimately, Walter Reuther won the presidency by a narrow margin of 124 votes, as the UAW looked forward to new production records.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who were the candidates for the UAW presidency?

Jay Thomas and Walter P. Reuther

Walter P. Reuther and John Doe

John Smith and Walter P. Reuther

Jay Thomas and John Smith

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was notable about the election atmosphere?

It was postponed due to weather

It was held online

It featured near riots and fistfights

It was calm and peaceful

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What event triggered the battle for the UAW presidency?

A new production record

A 113-day General Motors strike

A change in union leadership

A financial crisis

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how many votes did Walter Reuther win the presidency?

124 votes

300 votes

50 votes

200 votes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the UAW looking forward to after the election?

New production records

A new leadership election

A merger with another union

A reduction in membership