Wagner and Taft-Hartley Acts

Definition

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, established the rights of employees to form unions and engage in collective bargaining with employers. The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 amended the Wagner Act, imposing certain restrictions on labor unions and expanding the rights of individual workers and employers.

Related terms

Collective Bargaining:

A process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.

Union: An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests; typically engaged in collective bargaining.

Unfair Labor Practice: Actions by employers or unions that violate the National Labor Relations Act, including interfering with union activities or coercing employees about their union membership