Why were there so few strikes from 1942-1945?

A) Unions were too weak to strike.
B) Union members were afraid that their employers would move their factories to other countries.
C) It was considered unpatriotic to strike while we were at full-scale war.
D) Labor leaders were afraid that strikes would force financially weak employers out of business.

Unpatriotic

A term used to describe actions or behaviors considered to betray one's country or not to support its interests.

Strikes

A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, often used as a form of protest against employers' terms of employment.

Full-scale War

Full-scale war involves extensive military engagement between nations or large groups, utilizing the full capacity of available weapons and resources.