Understanding US Labor Law Evolution

What was a primary reason for the formation of labor unions in the United States?

• To decrease the number of working hours for business owners

• To promote industrial growth

• To advocate for safer working conditions and fair wages

• To support the expansion of child labor

What was a consequence for workers participating in labor unions before the 1930s?

• It was considered a highly risky endeavor

• They were guaranteed job security

• They received higher wages

• They were often promoted

How did the government initially respond to labor unions and strikes?

• By taking a position against organized labor

• By remaining neutral

• By immediately passing protective labor laws

• By supporting labor unions

What was a major issue that labor unions aimed to address in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• The lack of technological innovation

• The absence of workplace diversity

• Unsafe working conditions and unlivable wages

• The need for more vacation time

Which act made it legal for unions to organize strikes and boycotts?

• The Sherman Act

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The National Labor Relations Act

• The Clayton Act

What significant action did President Theodore Roosevelt take during the coal workers' strike in 1902?

• He joined the strike

• He ignored the strike

• He passed the National Labor Relations Act

• He threatened to take federal control of the coal mines

What led to the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday?

• The signing of the National Labor Relations Act

• The end of the Pullman Strike

• The formation of the first labor union

• The successful negotiation of the first labor contract

Which president signed the National Labor Relations Act into law?

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

Who does the National Labor Relations Act primarily cover?

• Independent contractors

• Government employees

• Supervisors and managers

• Most private sector workers

What does the National Labor Relations Board oversee?

• The enforcement and administration of the National Labor Relations Act

• The management of workplace disputes without union involvement

• The organization of labor unions

• The creation of labor laws