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Unions Urged to Revive Labor Rights Amid Decline

7/8/2025

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The National Labor Relations Act, enacted by President Roosevelt in 1935, once bolstered labor unions, but years of court decisions and employer pushback have weakened its impact, driving unionization rates below 10%. With recent political changes posing new threats, unions are urged to embrace bold strategies to reclaim and strengthen labor rights.

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The National Labor Relations Act, enacted by President Roosevelt in 1935, once bolstered labor unions, but years of court decisions and employer pushback have weakened its impact, driving unionization rates below 10%. With recent political changes posing new threats, unions are urged to embrace bold strategies to reclaim and strengthen labor rights.