Railroad Labor Crisis

The transcript describes the largest railroad strike in the nation's history, which occurred over a climactic weekend. Over 41,000 freight and passenger trains were halted, leaving stations empty. A fifth of the country's railway employees were involved, tying up the vast rail network during a week filled with labor crises. The nation had never faced a railroad strike of such magnitude before.

What was the main cause of the largest railroad strike in the nation's history?

• A disagreement over wages

• A conflict between unions and operators

• A lack of government intervention

• A shortage of railway employees

How many trains were affected by the strike?

• Over 10,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 41,000

What was the condition of the stations during the strike?

• Closed for maintenance

• Busy and crowded

• Bare and empty

• Partially operational

What fraction of the country's railway employees were involved in the strike?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/5

• 1/10

How was the magnitude of the strike described?

• As a minor disruption

• As a regular occurrence

• As unprecedented

• As a temporary issue