Asked by Brandy Walden on Jun 10, 2024
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In the matter of closed-shop versus open-shop arrangements in industry, the National War Labor Board __________________.
A) refused to deal with the issue, leaving the matter up to the various states
B) was intimidated by John L. Lewis into requiring workers in industries receiving government contracts to join a union
C) demonstrated that it was dominated by corporate interests by not requiring workers in major industries to join a union
D) forged a workable compromise by allowing unions to enroll as many new members as possible but not requiring workers to join a union
Closed-Shop
A workplace where employment is conditional upon the employee's membership in a labor union, typically found in industries with strong union representation.
National War Labor Board
A government agency established in World War I and again during World War II to mediate labor disputes and avoid strikes that would disrupt wartime production.
- Investigate the juridical and ethical repercussions of choices taken in times of war, focusing on internment practices and labor legislation.
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Rajat SinghJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The National War Labor Board allowed unions to enroll new members but did not require workers to join a union, which was a compromise between closed-shop and open-shop arrangements.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the juridical and ethical repercussions of choices taken in times of war, focusing on internment practices and labor legislation.
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