The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, also known as the Wagner Act, is a United States federal law that protects the rights of employees to organize and form labor unions. The act also provides guidelines for collective bargaining and defines unfair labor practices. History of the Wagner Act The Wagner Act was introduced by Senator Robert F. Wagner, a Democrat from New York. It was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 5, 1935. The act replaced the National Industrial Recovery Act, which had been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Goals of the Wagner Act The Wagner Act was designed to protect the rights of…