What was the role of the State (the federal government) in labor-management relations during the World War II era? From 1946 - 1950? In addition, were there any important pieces of labor legislation that were passed during the World War II era? In the 1946 – 1950 period? If so, what was significant about the passage of these labor laws?

2. Did any major strikes occur during the World War II era? If so, what strike or strikes were these? What kinds of strikes were most likely to occur during the World War II era and why? Were these strikes handled in a different manner than strikes that occurred before World War II? Why or why not?


3. What was the role of the Communist Party in the U.S. trade union movement during World War II? How did the Communist Party's role in the U.S. trade union movement change in the late 1940's?

4. What changes were taking place internally (i.e. organizationally) in the U.S. trade unions throughout the 1940s?

5. How did black workers and women workers fare during the World War II era? What was the relationship of these two groups of workers to the U.S. trade union movement during World War II? The relationship after World War II?

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

During the World War II era 19411945 the State particularly the federal government played a significant role in labormanagement relations The governme... View the full answer