what is the answer?As young men volunteered and were conscripted to serve in the Great War, a labor shortage occurred in the United States. How did employees use the shortage to their advantage and improve working conditions? Responses Employees demanded, and received, ever-increasing wages that kept pace with inflation rates. Employees demanded, and received, ever-increasing wages that kept pace with inflation rates. Employees were given the right to use collective bargaining in exchange for agreeing not to strike. Employees were given the right to use collective bargaining in exchange for agreeing not to strike. Employees went on strike and employers acted quickly to improve working conditions. Employees went on strike and employers acted quickly to improve working conditions. Faced with an extreme shortage, employers offered increased wages and shorter days to fill the ranks