National Labor Relations Act

National Labor Relations Act definition - business

National Labor Relations Act

The 1935 legislation that protects the rights of most workers in the private sector by allowing them to join unions and engage in collective bargaining. The act prohibits employers from committing unfair labor practices to prevent workers from organizing unions or negotiating labor contracts. Also called Wagner Act. See also unfair labor practice.

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