In the later years of the 1920's, a system became known to workers as the "stretch-out system". The stretch-out system was basically employers cutting employees dramatically. The workers would be taking on the work of 2, 3, and sometimes 4 men. This drastic increase in work was due to the employers cutting workers and hiring as little as possible. Many people desperately wanted jobs, leading people to take jobs in terrible working conditions. Many workers got together and attempted a strike for better conditions but many were fired. The employers knew that they could find someone else to do the work. Textile workers seeked help from the National Recovery Administration with no results. The NRA was of very little to no help at all.
1: Why do you think the NRA would not help the workers?
2: Do you think having the job was worth it even with such terrible working conditions? Why or why not?
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