Government Intervenes In California Aviation Plant Strike

The North American Aviation plant faced labor issues leading to a halt in plane production. CIO leaders criticized the involvement of the Communist Party, led by Elmer Freitag. Despite calls from CIO executive Richard Frankensteen to return to work, strikers defied orders, prompting presidential action. An executive order was issued for the War Department to seize the plant due to the violation of a no-strike agreement.

What was the primary consequence of the labor dispute at the North American Aviation plant?

• Halt in production affecting U.S. and Britain

• Increased production of military planes

• Introduction of new labor laws

• Expansion of the plant

Who was partly leading the strike at the North American Aviation plant?

• Richard Frankensteen

• The President

• Steve Early

• Elmer Freitag

What was Elmer Freitag's affiliation that was under investigation?

• Republican Party

• Communist Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

What action did the President take in response to the strikers' refusal to return to work?

• Ordered a new election

• Increased wages for workers

• Closed the plant permanently

• Issued an executive order for plant seizure

What was violated by the strikers that led to the President's order?

• A no-strike agreement

• A production quota

• A wage agreement

• A safety regulation