General Motors Workers Strike

The video discusses a significant labor battle where 325,000 General Motors workers initiate a walkout in Detroit and across 20 states. This action leads to the shutdown of machine shops and assembly lines in the world's largest industry, highlighting the impact of labor movements on industrial operations.

What event is described as the 'promised battle of Labor'?

In which city did General Motors workers initiate a walkout?

How many states were affected by the General Motors workers' walkout?

What type of facilities were shut down due to the workers' actions?

What is referred to as the world's largest industry in the context of the text?