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Erica Noble, Mondesi Gutierrez, Jeannine Klise Period 1. What reforms were introduced under the second New Deal to reform the areas of labor relations and economic security for retired workers?. Outline. Supreme Court declared NIRA unconstitutional Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act)
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Erica Noble, Mondesi Gutierrez, Jeannine Klise Period 1 What reforms were introduced under the second New Deal to reform the areas of labor relations and economic security for retired workers?
Outline • Supreme Court declared NIRA unconstitutional • Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) • National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) set up to hear testimony about unfair practices
Outline • NLRB held elections among workers • Congress passed Fair Labor Standard Acts in 1938 • Social Security Act (Frances Perkins) • 65 or older received old age insurance
Outline • Second New Deal also included laws to promote rural electrification and regulate public utilities • Roosevelt administration took steps to extend electricity to rural areas
Key Terms 1. Wagner Act 2. Fair Labor Standard Acts 3. Social Security Act
Questions 1. Who was the sponsor of the Wagner Act? 2. Why was the National Labor Relations Board set up?
Answers • Senator Robert F. Wagner • Set up to hear testimony about unfair practices and hold elections among workers to find out if they wanted union representation