1. Historical Analysis of the Labor-Capital Conflict
... the previously obstinate auto and steel industries. Striking against critical General Motors plants in Flint, Michigan seemed daunting until, "skillful UAW and the CIO legal maneuvering permitted Michigan governor Frank Murphyto pursue negotiations (7)." The subsequent contractual agreement between labor and GM proves the undeniable advantage of pro-labor individuals in office – an advantage not achievable without CIO and ... working class activism in politics. The CIO's political activism led to political favoritism by Governor Frank Murphy, which facilitated the unionization of GM p...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate