The significance of the Railway Labor Act is that it:

A) Was declared unconstitutional and was seen as a major blow to the labor movement.
B) Set the stage for national legislation that protected workers rights to unionize and bargain collectively.
C) Was the first major piece of labor legislation to require collective bargaining in all industries.
D) Required union representation on the governing boards of railway companies.

Railway Labor Act

A United States federal law that governs labor relations in the railroad and airline industries, facilitating dispute resolution and collective bargaining.

National Legislation

Laws and regulations enacted by a country’s legislative body that govern the actions and policies within that country.

Collective Bargaining

A method where labor unions and employers negotiate contracts to determine salaries, working hours, benefits, and other employment terms.