He opposed their demands , and a meeting with four master mechanics ended in failure .
The strike gathered support until it encompassed the shipyard , the oil refineries , and the cooper shops ; Morgan was appointed chairman of the employers and given the task of resolving it .
Morgan opposed their demands , and a meeting with four master mechanics ended in failure .
The strike gathered support until it encompassed the shipyard , the oil refineries , and the cooper shops ; Morgan was appointed chairman of the employers and given the task of resolving it .