Railroad Labor Crisis 6

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.

What was the main reason the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen called off their strike?

• A new labor agreement

• Pressure from the President's address

• Improved working conditions

• Increased wages

Who were the key figures involved in the coal strike discussions?

• John L. Lewis and Coal Administrator Krug

• The President and Union leaders

• Alvin Lee Johnston and AF Whitney

• Railroad Trainmen and the mediator

What was the potential consequence of the coal crisis on the railroads?

• Increased ticket prices

• Railroads coming to a stop

• Expansion of railroad lines

• Introduction of new trains

How many miners were involved in the strike discussed by John L. Lewis and Coal Administrator Krug?

• 400,000 miners

• 100,000 miners

• 300,000 miners

• 200,000 miners

What was the situation at the end of the two-week strike?

• All miners returned to work

• Only a few miners returned to work

• The strike continued

• A new agreement was reached