14.3 Labor market changes and technological advancements
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World War II drastically reshaped the American labor market. and led to , pushing women and minorities into new roles. This shift challenged and sparked lasting changes in employment patterns.
The war also spurred technological advancements and union growth. These factors boosted and improved working conditions. Post-war, these changes rippled through society, altering education, , and social mobility in profound ways.
Labor Market Changes During Wartime
Impact of wartime labor shortages
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Military enlistment and increased production demands caused labor shortages
Manufacturing and agriculture industries struggled to meet production goals
surged through encouraged female employment
and transportation sectors saw significant increase in female workers
Women faced and lack of
, (), and gained new employment opportunities
Changing perceptions of women's capabilities and increased visibility of minority workers reshaped social norms
Role of unions in wartime negotiations
grew substantially during wartime
Unions negotiated and to protect workers' wages
and became key benefits negotiated by unions
and improved working conditions
Unions implemented to support war effort, impacting labor-management relations
established to resolve and maintain production (arbitration, mediation)
Effects of wartime technological advancements
improved and boosting efficiency
led to and development of and
saw improved and
progressed with and
advanced with and
Productivity increased significantly measured by and
Consequences of wartime labor changes
shifted as women either returned to domestic roles or continued employment