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    The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was passed in July 1935 to govern the labor–management relations of business firms engaged in interstate commerce. Examples of violating the NLRA are unfair labor practices. All health care establishments are prohibited from engaging in any events or matters that the NLRA considers to be associated with employer unfair labor practices (Pozgar, p 475). Under the NLRA guidelines all employers must negotiate in good faith with the employees or their representatives

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    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a federal government agency, founded by Congress in 1935 (Galiatsos, 2015). The primary responsibility of the NLRB is to administer the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). However, the NLRB takes action to safeguard employees' right to organize, and to decide whether to have unions serve as their bargaining representative, with their employer (Galiatsos, 2015). The agency also acts to prevent and remedy unfair labor practices that are committed by

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    History The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), also known as the Wagner Act, was enacted in Congress in 1935 and became one of the most important legacies of the New Deal. Prior to the passage of the NLRA, employers had been free to spy on, interrogate, discipline, discharge, and blacklist union members. Reversing years of federal opposition, the statute guaranteed the right of employees to organize labor unions, to engage in collective bargaining, and to take part in strikes. The act also created

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    by no means gives any employer the right to act as they wish in the work place. Certain laws govern the workplace that have to be honored with each and every employee. One such law is the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This law was endorsed in July of 1935 and was modified by both the Taft-Hartley amendment in 1947, and Landrum Griffin amendments in 1959 (George Pozgar, 2012, p, 474). This law is responsible for stopping and relieving unfair labor practices by employers, their agents, and or

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    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), also known as a Wagner Act of 1935, permit workers to create unions and choose representatives to support their rights. The union representation and support are significant elements that protect workers from illegal actions like discrimination and adverse employment actions. Many employees view job security as a guarantee of work. The union safeguard employees and represent their rights during layoffs, and other

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    Labor Legislation in the 20th Century Much of what we know about the improvements in the workforce came from 20th century advancements with the workforce that we know today. Important developments came in the form of methodology and data collection efforts. The 20th century was a remarkable period for the American workers. Despite the initial stages of labor management, working conditions, wages and benefits improved over the last century with the workforce increasing six fold over the

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    Labor unions protect our rights as a person in the work force. The Labor Union Act was much needed during the Great Depression because it gave people a voice when they were afraid to speak their thoughts; in fear of being fired, they kept quiet. Once the act was legal, the employers began to become furious because they had to make sure that their employees were treated well, this costed them more money. Many employers were against this act because they were expected to make sure that the work environment

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    abilities to unionize, without fear of relation from their employer. As a way of protecting employees from unfair labor practices, congress implemented The National Labor Relations Act. The National Labor Relations Acts was created in 1935 by Robert F. Wagner, a New York Senator. Also known as The Wagner Act, the law gave employees a say in collective bargaining in order to improve conditions in the workplace, and the rights to strike. (“National Labor Relation Act, 2015) Employees had the ability

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    The Wagner Act had great impact on industrial relations as the first part of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The National Labor Relations Act was created out of the necessity and demand for new foundations of authority and new forms of participation in the political dimension and legalization of industrial life (Selznick & Nonet, 1983). This statement supports the idea that people are the key to industry and they must be recognized and respected. Carrell & Heavrin states that the entire

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    The National Labor Relations Act was enacted to correct the labor relations unrest in the United States in the mid 1930’s (Vogel, 1998). The NLRA protects a firm’s employees from unfair employment practices. The law secures the rights of employees to unionization and elect leadership to represent their interests to management (Cameron, 2009). If an employer is found to have unlawful terminated an employee, an organization can be compelled to reinstate the employment for the affected employee. The

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