Which dispute of 1911 did Hewlett work on?
Cambrian Combine dispute
Newport dispute
Cardiff dispute
Brecon dispute
Answer
In 1911, William Hewlett, an engineer at the General Electric Company, became involved in resolving the Cambrian Combine dispute, a labor conflict between the company and its workers in Wales. Hewlett's role in the dispute was to mediate negotiations between GE and the workers' union, the Cambrian Combine, in order to reach a compromise and end the strike.
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