Coal Mill Strikes Cause Government Distress

Coal Mill Strikes Cause Government Distress

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a labor conflict involving John L Lewis, major steel companies, and the US President. 54,000 miners defied the National Defense Mediation Board's recommendation, seeking a closed shop. Despite 95% of captive coal mine workers holding union cards, President Roosevelt opposed forcing nonunion miners to join, likening it to Hitler's methods.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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