Political Developments: An example of how Roosevelt Dealt with Strikes Flashcards
What large strike was there in 1902?
The 1902 Coal Strike
How did Roosevelt start his dealing with this strike?
He brought the employers and employees to court
What did Roosevelt say the Employers had to do?
Raise the wages of their workers and give them an 8 hour working day
How would Roosevelt respond if the Employers did not give their workers an 8 hour day?
He would send in federal troops in opposition to the employers
How did the 1902 Coal Strike Dispute end in terms of with the working hours?
The employers gave their workers 9 hour working days
How did the 1902 Coal Strike Dispute end in terms of with the wage raises?
The employers increased their workers wages but also increased the prices of their products
What was significant overall with how Roosevelt dealt with this Strike?
It was the first time a President had threatened to send in troops not to oppose workers
