4. WW1 1914-1918

Question 1

National War labor Board (NWLB)

1. who created it

Answer 1

1. President Wilson

Question 2

National War labor Board (NWLB)

2. when was it created

Answer 2

2. 1918

Question 3

National War labor Board (NWLB)

3. why was it created

Answer 3

3. settle disputes between workers and employers

Question 4

National War labor Board (NWLB)

4. what did it ensure

Answer 4

4. production wouldn’t be interrupted by strikes

Question 5

why did position of workers and unions improve

Answer 5

increased demand for products
more opportunity to increase profits
more conciliatory towards workers

Question 6

what did the government do to ensure production was maintained

Answer 6

recognised and negotiated with unions through National War Labor Board NWLB

Question 7

what happened as a result of negotiations through NWLB

Answer 7

length of working hours limited to 8

in return workers agree to no-strike policy