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What was the purpose of the fast breeder nuclear reactor mentioned by Fasseke?
What was the purpose of the fast breeder nuclear reactor mentioned by Fasseke?
What was Fasseke's view on nuclear weapons in relation to smaller nations?
What was Fasseke's view on nuclear weapons in relation to smaller nations?
What was the general wage proposed by the Meat Workers' Union for the unskilled workers?
What was the general wage proposed by the Meat Workers' Union for the unskilled workers?
What was the reaction of the employers to the union's wage demand?
What was the reaction of the employers to the union's wage demand?
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What was the outcome of the referendum submitted to the unions regarding the wage dispute?
What was the outcome of the referendum submitted to the unions regarding the wage dispute?
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According to Fasseke, why is it important for smaller nations to 'select our own destiny'?
According to Fasseke, why is it important for smaller nations to 'select our own destiny'?
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Which country’s Chief Manager was determined to lower wages further, as mentioned in the content?
Which country’s Chief Manager was determined to lower wages further, as mentioned in the content?
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Who was the friend that Fasseke summoned for a discussion about the reactor?
Who was the friend that Fasseke summoned for a discussion about the reactor?
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Flashcards
Fast breeder nuclear reactor
Fast breeder nuclear reactor
A nuclear reactor designed to generate more fissile material than it consumes.
Nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons
Explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions.
Meat Workers’ Union
Meat Workers’ Union
An organization representing workers in the meatpacking industry.
Wage disparity
Wage disparity
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Strike
Strike
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Referendum
Referendum
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Skilled vs unskilled labor
Skilled vs unskilled labor
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Collective bargaining
Collective bargaining
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Study Notes
Nuclear Reactor Development
- A nuclear-powered plant, designed to be the first in a network.
- Aims to create power for industry.
- Waste products intended for nuclear weapons.
Labor Negotiations and Strike
- Negotiations were underway for a strike.
- Skilled workers' wages were already addressed.
- Unskilled workers in the Meat Workers' Union were receiving lower wages (18.5 cents/hour).
- Unions sought a wage increase to 18.5 cents/hour for the upcoming year.
- Employers opposed this, considering it insufficient to support a family.
- Employer's offered a lower wage of 16.5 cents/hour.
- Dispute resulted in a referendum by unions that favored a strike.
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This quiz covers the developments in nuclear reactors and the ongoing labor negotiations in the meat industry. Explore the conflicts between skilled and unskilled workers, and the implications of wage disputes. Understand the motivations behind strikes and the evolution of nuclear energy technology.
