Unions saw enormous growth in membership and wages during the war, and strikes were rare. Wilson established the National War Labor Board (NWLB) to mediate wartime labor disputes, but it was slow to organize, and the Labor Department provided mediation services in most disputes.
Unions experienced significant membership expansion and wage increases during the war, while strikes were uncommon. Wilson established the National War Labor Board (NWLB) to resolve wartime labor disputes, but its implementation was slow, and the Labor Department offered mediation services in most conflicts.