In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), making clear that it is the policy of the United States to encourage collective bargaining by protecting workers’ full freedom of association.

The National Labor Relations Act protects most employees whether the workplace is unionized or non-unionized. Visit this page to learn more about strikes, concerted activity, the use of social media under the NLRA, union dues, and much more.

The NLRA seeks to limit industrial strife among employers, employees, and labor organizations which could hinder full production in the United States economy. There are three major groups under the NLRA whose rights and roles with regards to one another are strictly defined.

AN ACT To diminish the causes of labor disputes burdening or obstructing inter-state and foreign commerce, to create a National Labor Relations Board, and for other purposes. SECTION 1.

The NLRA is a federal law that grants employees the right to form or join unions; engage in protected, concerted activities to address or improve working conditions; or refrain from engaging in these activities. For more information, see our Employee Rights page.

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was passed in 1935 and later amended by the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), also known as the Taft-Hartley Act, in 1947. The purpose of the NLRA was to codify the federal policy favoring …

Nov 16, 2023 · The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants employees two basic rights: (a) the right to form, join, or assist a union and (b) the right to engage in concerted activities for mutual...

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Union Representation Procedures and Dispute Resolution

Mar 11, 2025 · The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was enacted in 1935 to protect workers’ rights and promote industrial harmony and has become a cornerstone of American labor law.

The NLRA is a federal law giving most private sector employees the right to form or join unions; engage in protected, concerted activities to address or improve working conditions (like protesting low pay, unsafe working conditions, or discrimination); and …