Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Practice Test

Which act aimed to end the depression by preventing employers from reducing wages?

1. Labor Management Relations Act

2. Fair Labor Act

3. National Labor Relations Act

4. Civil Rights Act of 1964

The correct answer is: National Labor Relations Act

The National Labor Relations Act was designed to protect the rights of employees and encourage collective bargaining, specifically addressing issues related to unfair labor practices. This act aimed to empower workers, particularly by preventing employers from diminishing wages or altering working conditions without negotiation. By establishing the framework for labor relations, it sought to promote fair treatment and economic stability in the workforce, which was critical during challenging economic times, such as the Great Depression. The other acts listed do not specifically target wage prevention. The Labor Management Relations Act primarily focuses on the relationships between unions and employers, the Fair Labor Act regulates minimum wage and overtime pay but does not explicitly prevent the reduction of existing wages, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses discrimination and civil rights issues rather than labor relations or wage control.