Railroad Labor Crisis

The transcript describes the largest railroad strike in the nation's history, which occurred over a climactic weekend. Over 41,000 freight and passenger trains were halted, leaving stations empty. A fifth of the country's railway employees were involved, tying up the vast rail network during a week filled with labor crises. The nation had never faced a railroad strike of such magnitude before.

What was the scale of the railroad strike mentioned in the text?

How many freight and passenger trains were affected by the strike?

What was the condition of the stations during the strike?

What proportion of the country's railway employees participated in the strike?

What was the primary cause of the labor crises mentioned in the text?