National Labor Relations Board (Wagner Act) by ALEYA GODOY

Goal of the Wagner Act

320972 — 2016-01-13 20:13:39 UTC

The goal of the Wagner Act was to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining and to curtail private sector and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses and the U.S. economy.

Was It Successful Or Not?

320972 — 2016-01-13 20:25:56 UTC

I think it was successful because it significantly expanded the government's powers. It was able to give many employees more rights.

Responsible For Federal Funding?

320972 — 2016-01-14 15:59:22 UTC

Senator Wagner wanted labor disputes to build on experience. It enforced employees rights rather than to mediate disputes.

Critical?

320972 — 2016-01-14 16:01:25 UTC

Some people may have believed that the Wagner Act didn't support everyone, only some people in particular. It covered most workers in industries whose operations affected interstate commerce.

320972 — 2016-01-14 16:06:26 UTC

320972 — 2016-01-14 16:06:53 UTC