On July 5, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act, which created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The law guaranteed workers the right to organize and bargain collectively. It aimed to reduce industrial conflict and stabilize the economy during the Great Depression. The NLRB was empowered to oversee union elections and address unfair labor practices. The act significantly shifted the balance of power between employers and employees. Its legacy continues to shape labor relations and workplace rights in the United States.
