Legislation1935
National Labor Relations Act Signed
President Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act), guaranteeing workers the right to organize unions and engage in collective bargaining. The act created the National Labor Relations Board to enforce labor rights and investigate unfair labor practices.
Why It Matters
The Wagner Act fundamentally changed the relationship between labor and management in the United States, establishing collective bargaining as a protected right and strengthening the voice of working Americans in the economy.