Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut cover image

6. Passing Laws, Breaking Jaws: The Wagner Act and the Founding of the CIO

Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut

00:00

The Impact of the Wagner Act on Labor Relations

This chapter analyzes the development and significance of the Wagner Act in empowering workers through collective bargaining and industrial democracy. It explores the historical context, legislative process, and key provisions of the Act that aimed to equalize bargaining power between workers and employers. The chapter also highlights the shift towards legitimizing unions and preventing employer-driven company unions, emphasizing the Act's role in reshaping labor relations and empowering workers.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app