Asked by Alexandrea Cobos on Sep 30, 2024

The Wagner Act of 1935 is grounded in which of the following principle beliefs regarding conflict?

A) Conflict between management and labor is unnatural and should be avoided at all costs.
B) Conflict between management and labor is inevitable and collective bargaining between equal partners is the preferred method for resolving disputes.
C) Conflict between management and labor is inevitable because of class and social differences.
D) Collective bargaining should be necessary only in extreme cases of employer abuse.

Collective Bargaining

A process where employees negotiate with their employers to establish terms of employment, including wages and working conditions.

Wagner Act

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational US law that established the rights of workers to organize into unions and engage in collective bargaining.

Management and Labor

The relationship and dynamics between employers (management) and workers (labor), often involving negotiation, cooperation, and sometimes conflict.

  • Identify and explain the significance of landmark labor legislation and their impacts on labor-management relations.
  • Recognize the roles and functions of various bodies and acts in regulating labor relations, such as the NLRB, the Wagner Act, and the Taft-Hartley Act.