Social welfare and relief Flashcards
What does the SSA stand for? (1935)
What are the main components of the SSA?
SSA stands for the Social Security Act. It is a piece of legislation enacted in the U.S. in 1935. The main components of the SSA:
- Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI): Provided retirement benefits for workers aged 65 and older.
- Unemployment Insurance: Offered temporary financial assistance to workers who lost their jobs involuntarily.
- Aid to Dependent Children: Provided financial aid to children with deceased, disabled, or absent parents.
- Maternal and Child Welfare: Supported maternal and child health services.
Title V: Authorized federal funding for vocational rehabilitation, public health, and welfare services.
The SSA aimed to create a social safety net during the Great Depression and shifted the responsibility of social welfare to the federal government. The Social Security Administration (SSA) was established to oversee the programs.
What does the CWA stand for? What were the main components of the CWA?
It stands for the Civil Works Administration. It was a short-lived public employment program created in 1933 under the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), and was led by Harry Hopkins.
- Job Creation: The CWA aimed to create temporary jobs for unemployed individuals by providing them with work on various public projects.
- Infrastructure Projects: The program focused on improving and expanding the nation’s infrastructure, such as constructing roads, bridges, schools, airports, and parks.
- Emergency Relief: aimed to provide immediate relief to those suffering from the economic downturn by offering employment and wages to individuals in need.
- Federal Funding: The program received federal funding to support its operations
The CWA aimed to stimulate the economy, alleviate unemployment, and provide immediate relief during the Great Depression by offering temporary employment opportunities on public projects.
What does the PWA stand for? What were its main components?
The PWA was established specifically under Title II of the NIRA.
The PWA stands for the Public Works Administration. It was created in 1933.
- Infrastructure Projects: Focused on financing and overseeing large-scale public infrastructure projects such as the construction of highways, bridges, dams, power plants, schools, hospitals, and public buildings.
- Federal Funding: The PWA provided federal funding and loans to state and local governments to support and carry out the construction projects. This funding aimed to promote economic recovery
- Competition and Efficiency: The PWA implemented a competitive bidding process to ensure fair selection of contractors and efficient use of funds.
- Public Benefits: The PWA projects aimed to provide long-term benefits to the public by improving the nation’s infrastructure, creating jobs, and enhancing public services.
The PWA played a significant role in stimulating economic recovery during the Great Depression by investing in public infrastructure and creating employment opportunities. It contributed to the development of vital infrastructure.
What does the WPA stand for? What are its main components?
The WPA stands for the Works Progress Administration. It was a New Deal program created in 1935. Was later renamed the Works Project Administration.
- Employment: Hiring millions of workers for public works projects.
- Infrastructure: Constructing and improving public infrastructure.
- Arts and Culture: Supporting artists and cultural projects.
- Research and Surveys: Conducting research and surveys.
- Federal Project Number One: Supporting artists, musicians, writers, and actors.
Overall, the WPA provided jobs, built infrastructure, supported the arts, and conducted research, making it a significant relief program of the New Deal era.
What does the NLRA stand for? Was it also known under another name?
What were the main components of the NLRA?
National Labour Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, named after NYC senator Robert Wagner. It was enacted in 1935 and served as a foundational piece of labor legislation.
- Workers’ Rights: Protecting the right of workers to join unions and engage in collective bargaining.
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): Creating an independent agency to enforce the act and oversee labor relations.
- Prohibition of Unfair Labor Practices: Outlining practices that employers cannot engage in, such as interfering with workers’ rights or engaging in discriminatory practices.
- Collective Bargaining: Encouraging negotiations between employers and employee representatives.
- Labor Dispute Resolution: Establishing procedures for handling labor disputes through the NLRB.
The NLRA aimed to balance power between employers and employees, promote collective bargaining, and safeguard workers’ rights, shaping labor relations and establishing a legal framework for unions in the United States.
Who/what enforced the NLRA?
the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): The NLRA established the National Labor Relations Board, who were an independent agency responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act. The NLRB’s role was to investigate unfair labor practices, conduct representation elections, and ensure that employers and unions adhered to the NLRA’s provisions.
