Question

Why was the Wagner Act(NLRA) necessary to ensure employee rights and what were its major provisions?

Answer 1

The 1935 Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, protects workers ' freedom to organize and defines the legal basis for trade union and management relationships. The Act provided a basis for collective bargaining aside from protecting workers. It was planned to make it more likely that it would be possible to pursue commercial interests without interruption from strikes, thereby protecting businesses and the economy as well as workers.

Five unfair labor practices are described and prohibited under the Wagner Act (other have been added since 1935). Which include: interfering with, limiting or coercing workers in the exercise of their rights (including the ability to enter or organize labor unions and collectively negotiate for salaries or working conditions) Controlling or interfering with the formation or administration of a labor organization Discriminating workers in order to prevent or promote support for a labor organisation

The Wagner Act also established the National Labor Relations Board which oversees relationships between union and management. The National Labor Relations Board shall establish the legislative framework for the establishment and decertification of unions and elections to be held.

The Board investigates complaints against employees, trade union leaders and employers that their rights have been abused under the Wagner Act. This allows parties to reach settlements without adjudication, which promotes dispute resolution. The Board holds hearings and decides on issues not settled by mediation.