The Great Strike Wave of 1945-46 resulted from pent-up frustrations over declining purchasing power and management attempts to reassert control over management decisions after World War II ended.

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The statement accurately describes the causes of the Great Strike Wave of 1945-46, which was a widespread labor movement in the United States that involved mostly blue-collar workers and resulted in over 4 million workers going on strike during a period of 14 months. The end of World War II had unleashed economic growth and productivity gains, but also led to inflation and a decrease in real wages for many workers. At the same time, management in some industries tried to roll back union gains and impose greater control over workers, which led to tensions and disputes. The strike wave represented a response to these underlying economic and labor relations issues, as well as a show of strength and solidarity by workers who felt empowered and emboldened to take action.

The Great Strike Wave of 1945-46 Resulted from Pent-Up Frustrations