New Deal (positives)

What was the National Industry Recovery Act of 1933?

Encouraged firms to agree to codes of practice, improving hours, wage rates and union rights. However, it was declared unconstitutional

What was the National Industry Recovery Act enshrined in?

Rights of workers to organise unions and take part in collective bargaining

What were some things the Wagner Act did in 1935? - National Labour Relations Act

Established National Labour Relations Board which could negotiate on behalf of workers and prevent companies from using their own unions. Looked into accusations of unfair labour practices and reached issue judgements

What did the Wagner Act do? (1)

Workers could elect their own representatives to undertake collective bargaining, Act declared unconstitutional , workers given right o join unions and spies against unions banned

What did the Wagner Act do? (2)

Act recognised the role of unions, unlike any other legislation and resulted in rapid expansion of union membership from 3.7 million in 1933 to 9 million by 1938

Which firms initially resisted?

General Motors, 1 of 3 big car manufacturers and employers over 80000 were forced to accept changes, and US Steel

What did sit in strikes in 1936 result in?

Recognition of United Automobile Workers Union and Steel Workers Organising Committee

What did the Fair Labour Standards Act in 1938 do?

Gave workers minimum wage. Appeared as if the position of workers by end of WW2 was stronger than by end of WW1