If a labor dispute breaks out, like the confrontation between Carnegie Steel and workers' wages, it will be very detrimental to the United Company.

The reputation of Carnegie Steel is actually very bad. The reason is the Homestead strike. In order to reduce costs and increase profits, Carnegie Steel lowered the wages of workers per piece. As a result, the United Steel Workers of America were angry.

Carnegie's factory, Homestead, called on these workers to go on strike. At the same time, what intensified the conflict was that the company introduced many efficient machines. In order to minimize costs, the company also laid off a quarter of its employees.

One employee.

Carnegie Steel Company gathered some workers who did not agree with the strike and hired more than 300 armed men from a private detective agency to suppress the strike, which suddenly intensified the conflict. A very bloody battle started between them and the striking workers.

, the result: five company workers and four private investigators were killed, and more than 300 people were injured.

Then came the State Guards, who helped Carnegie Steel settle this crisis. However, because of this, Carnegie Steel had a very bad reputation.

But let Sheffield stand from his own point of view and say that the introduction of efficient machines to replace labor is inherently social progress. How can it be such a good thing if we just want to make progress without making sacrifices? What Carnegie Steel Company did was not wrong. The United States was founded by hard work.

, instead of raising idle people, if you have more efficient machines, do you still need to raise worthless workers? Why not let the company assign you a wife?

"If they don't let me make money, they won't even get a penny." After saying this in front of McHale, Sheffield nodded to Jesla and said, "Get a black senior employee to come over and let's make a plan first.

one time."

After Jesla left, he spoke to McHale again, "From what happened with Carnegie Steel Company, we know that one-sided suppression is not good for our company's image. Although I don't think Carnegie himself did anything wrong. The company itself should

In the pursuit of greater efficiency, the behavior of those steel workers was the same as that of textile workers in the Middle Ages who destroyed looms. They were blocking social progress and did not deserve sympathy. However, the image of the United Company is more important than anything else, so it must lead to another direction.

Only when we are in a situation can we take action without any scruples."

"But what's the difference?" McHale didn't understand. They were all the ones who did it, and the results were the same.

"The difference here is huge. If it becomes a racial issue, this is a real problem in the country. If residents who are unwilling to relocate are directly suppressed, this is a problem for our companies. Although for the suppressed residents, this is

In fact, there is no difference, but to outsiders, it is very different." Sheffield lit a cigar and took a puff. "What we need to do now is to turn our problems into national problems."

If it becomes a racial issue, the country will take the blame, at least in a few decades, and that's likely to be the case. Because the goals of the United States are ultimately much greater than the United Corporation.

For citizens from other states who did not directly witness what happened in New Orleans, this was an ordinary confrontation, and perhaps public opinion would still side with Sheffield and the state government.

At least in the current United States of America, most citizens are not sympathetic to minorities. Sheffield is very sure of this. Of course, for those involved, whether it is racial issues or capitalist suppression of residents

, the result is the same harm.

This is just like the change of dynasties in China. The population is halved as a routine operation. For those who have died, whether it is the peasant army, the government army, or the foreign mercenaries, directly speaking, the Mongolian Army, the Eight Banners Army, everyone is dead.

What is the difference? But for people who have survived in troubled times, there is a big difference. At least the dead people died at the hands of foreigners. Wouldn't that give themselves an excuse to gather people's hearts?

If I gather people's hearts and become emperor, then wouldn't these dead people have value?

Sheffield now wants to implement the project immediately, but does not want to be scolded. It must turn this matter into a conflict that the majority of citizens feel has a cause, and there is no more suitable way to deal with this matter than racial issues.

Let McHale find someone to talk to first, stabilize the situation, and give the illusion that it is not impossible to talk about. Sheffield needs to sort out the countermeasures to solve the problem and let the development of this matter go on the track of his own planning.

He needed the public opinion of white people and the actions of black people as evidence to turn this incident into a civil ethnic conflict, and the United Company just happened to catch up, and the company was also an innocent victim.

The Louisiana general convenor of the Ku Klux Klan came to Oak Manor in great spirits, and happened to see Sheffield shooting with a shotgun, followed by Natalia who looked bored.

Bang bang... Sheffield, who was immersed in the state of listening to the sound, completely smashed the target designed as a target for the Northern Federal Army, then threw the shotgun with no bullets aside, turned around with his hands in his trouser pockets, and aimed at

Conley nodded to sit down and said straight to the point, "At present, the United Company has encountered a little trouble. By the way, your son was promoted very quickly after becoming a policeman. Just like what I said, you Ku Klux Klan members

, you should join the police department. This will change your situation, and you can better maintain the order of the federation. Now you have the right to have a gun in your hand. Isn’t it much better than before?”

"This is all Boss William, who helped us civilians find a way out. In fact, many people are grateful for this!" Conley continued to express his gratitude, "With us here, the country will not be affected by those black people."

"It goes without saying to say thank you. This is what a conscientious entrepreneur should do. Although there are some ignorant bastards who don't understand this painstaking effort, they don't understand what our companies have paid for the South, but they only care about

It's very annoying to have a small amount of money in front of us and not consider the overall situation to cooperate with us." With a compassionate tone, Sheffield said despicable and shameless words as soon as he came out, "They are as ungrateful as the black people thirty years ago.

, if we hadn’t provided jobs, each of them would have starved to death long ago.”

"Boss, if you need our help, please just ask!" Conley knew as soon as he heard this that Sheffield must be doing something for him, so he took the initiative to ask.

"You guys are so upright. Don't worry, I just want you to do something that you are already good at. I also believe that my request is not too much." Sheffield chuckled and lowered his voice, "Actually, this matter,

It is also in line with the philosophy of you people, and it is a good thing for you and me."

When Sheffield said this, Conley kept nodding, and finally asked, "What if there is someone who is your boss among the black people, and there is an accidental injury?"

"Don't worry, those eggplant people can run faster than anyone else, and I know my employees best." Sheffield smiled brightly, indicating that everything was fine, and said, "This time, help me solve the problems for those who have problems."

If you drop it, the problem will disappear naturally.”

What Sheffield wants is that after getting through this turmoil, they don't want to have any factors that interfere with New Orleans' reconstruction plan, and all hidden dangers can be solved at the same time through this conflict. As for Conley, this matter

It is in line with the philosophy of these people. At least for now, both parties can wear a pair of pants.

Prior to this, the black employees who cooperated with the Sheffield plan had just left Oak Manor, making preparations to resolve the storm. After Conley also left, Natalia suggested with some worry, "Once it turns into a conflict,

Isn’t it a bit dangerous to stay in New Orleans? Even if you don’t care, you should go out for a while to create evidence of alibi.”

"Oh, dear, your words are always so heart-warming!" Sheffield leaned directly towards Natalia's body as if he had no bones, his head resting on her elastic legs, and he said with a weak air.

, "Deliberately creating alibi is actually of no use. Carnegie actually went to Scotland for vacation when he was suppressing the steel workers, but everyone knows that he directed all this remotely. Leaving at this time makes people think that I

There’s something wrong in my heart. I’m just staying here and not going anywhere.”

Sheffield just wants to stay in New Orleans and see the success of things with his own eyes. Don't deliberately avoid suspicion. It's also unnecessary! When Natalia heard this, her blue eyes were full of appreciation. This man is so responsible.

Of course, Sheffield is ready for a direct showdown. Sheffield still maintains a bit of goodwill at the end. If McHale can handle this matter, there may be no need to cause a tragedy. The conditions given by Sheffield are that they can deal with the leading figures who resist the demolition.

Win over and let them settle the matter, but this benefit is limited to only a few people. Give them all the benefits. As for all participants, their attitudes remain unchanged.

Even if the joint company has the ability to directly kill the opponent, it still needs to do some superficial work. Why not do basic differentiation and disintegration? It is better to use a two-pronged approach of pulling and fighting at the same time.

This time the negotiation ended in failure. Even the leader who did not know Sheffield's true purpose and refused to relocate believed that the United Company was obviously perfunctory, and in fact it was perfunctory.

What makes these people happy is that the black people, who usually look more like gorillas than humans, learned about their righteous actions and rushed over to provide help. Sure enough, the right thing is right, even these IQs
Chapter completed!