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Cayden Branch
on Oct 12, 2024
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The AFL split in 1935 because of a dispute over
A) whether to organize along craft or industrial lines.
B) whether or not to strike.
C) whether or not to support President Roosevelt for reelection.
D) whether or not to expel the Teamsters Union for corruption.
Craft Lines
Specific types of skilled work or trades, often involving handmade goods or artisanal production methods.
Industrial Lines
The categorization of businesses based on their primary industrial activity or the product they manufacture or sell.
AFL Split
The division within the American Federation of Labor, a major U.S. labor union, often relating to disputes over union strategies or policies.
- Scrutinize the historical progression and notable incidents in labor union movements, including the reasons behind the upsurge and fall in union membership.
- Explain the differences between various types of unions (e.g., industrial, craft) and the strategies they employ (e.g., exclusive, inclusive).
Verified Answer
BJ
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the historical progression and notable incidents in labor union movements, including the reasons behind the upsurge and fall in union membership.
- Explain the differences between various types of unions (e.g., industrial, craft) and the strategies they employ (e.g., exclusive, inclusive).