Asked by Adarsh Prasad on Jul 26, 2024

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Which federal law, passed in 1935, supports collective bargaining and sets out the rights of employees to form unions?

A) Landrum-Griffin Act
B) Civil Rights Act
C) Wagner Act
D) Taft-Hartley Act
E) Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Wagner Act

A foundational piece of U.S. labor legislation passed in 1935 that protects the rights of workers to organize into unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Collective Bargaining

The process in which working people, through their unions, negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of employment.

  • Explore the privileges bestowed upon employees through diverse federal regulations in the context of labor unions.
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Nicole ForoghiJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), was passed in 1935 to support collective bargaining and prevent employers from interfering with workers' rights to form and join unions. It also established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to enforce the law and investigate complaints of unfair labor practices.