The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, is a foundational statute in United States labor law which guarantees workers the right to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes. This law aimed to equalize the power imbalance between employers and employees by promoting fair labor practices.
Collective Bargaining: A process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers.
Unfair Labor Practice: Actions by employers or unions that violate the National Labor Relations Act, including interference with employee rights to organize or discriminate against employees because of their union involvement.
Strike: A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, usually after a failure in collective bargaining negotiations over wages, benefits, or working conditions
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