6. Passing Laws, Breaking Jaws: The Wagner Act and the Founding of the CIO
Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut
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Labor Rights in NIRA Legislation and Economic Shifts
The chapter explores the repercussions of including labor rights in the NIRA legislation, leading to disruptive worker actions and economic system breakdown. It discusses the transition to the second new deal, emphasizing purchasing power as a response to the depression and the influence of Keynesian ideas on redistributive economic mindset. The chapter also delves into the establishment of programs like the Works Progress Administration and the academic debates on the origins of the Wagner Act.
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