United Steelworkers' president Philip Murray blames steel companies for failure of negotiations regarding possible strik

The Union visited the White House to negotiate a settlement, but companies refused to negotiate in good faith, repeating an inadequate offer. They demanded government-approved price increases, leading to a breakdown in talks. The companies are effectively striking against collective bargaining, impacting the public. The Union regrets the companies' unwillingness to settle fairly.

Why did the Union come to the White House?

• To celebrate a successful negotiation

• To negotiate a settlement as requested by the President

• To protest against the companies

• To discuss unrelated matters

What was the companies' approach to the negotiation?

• They decided to withdraw from the negotiation

• They agreed to all terms proposed by the Union

• They repeated an old offer and demanded price increases

• They offered a new and improved deal

What condition did the companies place on their offer?

• Approval of price increases by the government

• Reduction in workforce

• Increase in working hours

• Immediate settlement without conditions

What was the result of the companies' insistence on price relief?

• A reduction in prices

• An increase in public support

• A breakdown of the conferences

• A successful agreement

What is the impact of the companies' actions on the public?

• It leads to public protests

• It is at the expense of the American public

• It has no impact on the public

• It benefits the public