Government Intervenes In California Aviation Plant Strike

The North American Aviation plant faced labor issues leading to a halt in plane production. CIO leaders criticized the involvement of the Communist Party, led by Elmer Freitag. Despite calls from CIO executive Richard Frankensteen to return to work, strikers defied orders, prompting presidential action. An executive order was issued for the War Department to seize the plant due to the violation of a no-strike agreement.

What was the main reason for the labor drama at the North American Aviation plant?

Who were the CIO national leaders that denounced the actions taken at the plant?

What was the response of the strikers to Richard Frankensteen's urging?

What executive order did the President issue regarding the North American plant?

What led to the President's order of seizure of the plant?