Railroad Labor Crisis 6

Railroad Labor Crisis 6

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The mediator successfully ended negotiations with union leaders Alvin Lee Johnston and AF Whitney, leading to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman calling off their strike. This decision was influenced by the president's high-pressure tactics. However, the nation still faced a coal crisis, with ongoing discussions between John L. Lewis and Coal Administrator Krug about a strike involving 400,000 miners. Despite the end of a two-week cruise, only a few miners returned to work, leaving America waiting for the full workforce to resume.

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What was the outcome of the negotiations with the Union leaders?

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What was the impact of the high-pressure methods employed by the president?

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What was the situation regarding coal in America as mentioned in the text?

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Who conferred with Cole Administrator Krug regarding the strike?

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How many miners were involved in the strike discussed in the text?

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