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The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, named after NY Senator Robert F. Wagner, is the basis of the United States labor law. The Act revolutionized the relation of the federal government to labor and empowered workers and unions across the United States.

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guaranteed basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions

guaranteed employees the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations

is engaged in collective bargaining for better terms and conditions at work and other mutual aid and protection

and takes collective action including strike if necessary (29 USC)

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The act also created the National Labor Relations Board, which conducts elections that can require employers to engage in collective bargaining with labor unions.

The NLRA applied to all employers involved in interstate commerce.

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The New Deal’s broader idea of active government  as a solution to the problems created by the Great Depression

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The New Deal’s broader idea of active government  as a solution to the problems created by the Great Depression

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"The government should pass legislation designed to protect unions. Unions protect workers, the common man. Without unions business does what it wants and can hurt the workers."

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An advantage for workers is, that it established the rights of employees to organize, join, or assist labor unions and to participate in collective bargaining through their representatives. The Act prevented employers engaging in unfair labor practices. Another benefit for the society is a better living wage and better work hours.