US Laborer

The video discusses the critical role of millions of working men and women in the US industrial sector, emphasizing their importance to national security. It highlights the statistics of the workforce, noting that 46 million workers exist, with 37 million representing themselves. The focus is on the 9 million organized workers in trade unions who, in 1941, were the active voice of US labor.

How are working men and women described in relation to national security?

• As irrelevant to national security

• As a minor part of the industrial effort

• As less important than military personnel

• As vital as soldiers, sailors, and pilots

Approximately how many workers are there in the US industry according to the transcript?

• 50 million

• 9 million

• 46 million

• 37 million

What is the number of workers who represent themselves?

• None

• 46 million

• 37 million

• 9 million

Who are considered the active voice of US labor in 1941?

• All workers

• Military personnel

• Organized workingmen in trade unions

• Government officials

What is the significance of the 9 million organized workingmen?

• They are the passive voice of US labor

• They are the active and potent voice of US labor

• They are irrelevant to the labor movement

• They are a minor part of the workforce