Wagner Act
Definition
Also known as the National Labor Relations Act, this 1935 law protects workers' rights to organize into unions, bargain collectively with their employers, and strike if necessary.
Related terms
Labor Union: An organization of workers formed for protecting their interests and improving conditions through collective bargaining with employers.
Strike Action: A work stoppage caused by mass refusal of employees to work; usually used as a method of protesting against certain conditions or decisions made by employers.
Right-to-work laws: Laws that prohibit union security agreements between companies and labor unions.
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Intro to Business
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AP US History - 8.4 Economy after 1945
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What was the purpose of the Wagner Act?
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