Chrysler workers on strike in 1937

The transcript discusses a significant event in labor history involving a conference between John L. Lewis, Walter P Chrysler, and Governor Frank Murphy. Governor Murphy played a crucial role as a mediator in resolving the sit-down strike in Detroit, where strikers occupied eight plants for nearly three weeks. The resolution was closely watched by 60,000 workers, and there was hope for a lasting agreement.

Who was the mediator in the labor conference discussed in the video?

• John L. Lewis

• Walter P Chrysler

• Governor Frank Murphy

• Henry Ford

What significant event did the strikers conclude in Detroit?

• A general election

• A sit-down strike

• A peace treaty

• A labor union meeting

How many plants did the strikers occupy during the sit-down strike?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Five

Approximately how many workers were watching the peace talks with interest?

• 60,000

• 45,000

• 30,000

• 75,000

What was the nation's hope following the resolution of the strike?

• A new labor law

• A lasting agreement

• A reduction in taxes

• An increase in wages