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NLRA National Labor Relations Act

by Diane Sievert

The NLRA National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, is an important legal document. Passed in 1935, it basically protects the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. Employers who fail to recognize this right are subject to legal ramifications.

What Management Needs to Know

To establish proper labor relations, the first thing any employer must do is acknowledge the statues of labor law. Failure to do so could be disastrous. The workers of the United States are protected by law and given the right to organize and bargain collectively.

This having be said, employers can take measures to protect their rights to operate a business free from interference. Nowhere in the NLRA National Labor Relations Act does it outlaw employers from practicing union avoidance. Doing your best to establish workplace harmony is hardly illegal.

In fact, establishing and maintaining a positive work environment is the best policy. It allows you to avoid union organizing, it's entirely legal, and it can make work a pleasant experience for all concerned. If you have further questions about labor law, we suggest contacting a labor relations consultant.

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