American Federation of Labor president William Green addresses a meeting between labor and management in Washington

The video discusses an industrial peace conference aimed at fostering collaboration between employers and workers. It highlights the importance of minimizing industrial strife and addressing the causes of strikes and lockouts. The lack of information sharing between employers and workers is identified as a key challenge, leading to misunderstandings and lack of confidence. The video emphasizes the need for transparency and mutual responsibility to achieve fair settlements.

What is the primary goal of the industrial peace conference?

• To create a long-term plan for harmonious collaboration

• To eliminate all industrial disputes

• To reduce public service costs

• To increase production rates

What is the conference NOT intended to do?

• Promote mutual responsibility

• Outlaw all disputes

• Minimize industrial strife

• Address causes of strikes

What is the conference's approach to industrial disputes?

• To resolve them immediately

• To ignore them

• To find ways to minimize them

• To encourage more disputes

What issue arises from employers not sharing information with workers?

• Increased production costs

• Improved worker satisfaction

• Lack of understanding and trust

• Higher employee turnover

What is a consequence of the lack of information from employers?

• Better negotiation outcomes

• Lack of willingness to accept fair settlements

• Increased industrial harmony

• More efficient operations