President Roosevelt delivers speech to International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, DC

The transcript discusses the criticism faced by labor from opposition groups, highlighting the achievements of American labor and management during wartime, such as high production rates of airplanes, tanks, and ships. It addresses the misconceptions about labor strikes, emphasizing that only a small percentage of manhours have been lost due to strikes since Pearl Harbor, despite media portrayal.

What is the main focus of the opposition towards labor according to the speaker?

• The occasional strikes that have occurred

• The achievements of labor during the war

• The economic growth due to labor

• The support from labor leaders

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a production achievement by American labor during the war?

• Tanks

• Airplanes

• Submarines

• Cargo ships

How many airplanes were produced annually at the peak of American labor and management's efforts?

• 57,000

• 573

• 19 million tons

• 100,900

What is the speaker's view on the media's portrayal of strikes?

• Strikes are always justified

• Strikes are often highlighted in headlines

• Strikes are never mentioned

• Strikes are rarely reported

Since Pearl Harbor, what percentage of manhours have been lost due to strikes?

• 10%

• 5%

• 0.1%

• 1%