NLRB: Guarding Workers' Rights Since 1935
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been safeguarding workers' rights since its inception in 1935 through the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), also known as the Wagner Act. The federal agency oversees union elections, ensures fair processes, and investigates violations of workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.
The NLRB's primary role involves adjudicating disputes between labor and management, and prosecuting violations of the NLRA. It protects employees' rights to discuss wages, benefits, and working conditions with coworkers, and take action together to improve these aspects. Additionally, workers have the right to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and in some cases, go on strike.
The NLRB also ensures that the union election process is fair and free from coercion. It safeguards both employees' and employers' rights, investigating unfair labor practices by either party. In Germany, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) serves a similar role, representing workers' interests and overseeing union activities.
The NLRB continues to play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced labor environment. By enforcing workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively, it fosters fair and productive workplaces. The agency's commitment to fair processes and investigations ensures that both employees and employers have their rights protected.
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