John L. Lewis working, CIO office

The transcript discusses the resignation from the vice presidency of the Federation of Labor and the subsequent efforts to promote industrial unionism across the United States. It highlights the organization of half a million workers in the steel industry, a stronghold of the open shop, and the formation of the Committee for Industrial Organization (CIO) with support from major unions, focusing on Pittsburgh as a key location.

How did the concept of industrial unionism differ from traditional unionism?

What role did the Federation of Labor play in the formation of the Committee for Industrial Organization?