The New deal (industry) Flashcards
1
Q
NRA (1933)
A
The NRA tried to improve conditions for workers by insisting its members adhered to 557 codes:
- Minimum wage of $12 for a 40 hour week
- Maximum working week of 35-40 hours
- Abolition of child labour
- Unions permitted
2
Q
The National Labour Relations Act (1935)
A
Guaranteed all workers the right to join unions:
- Union membership increased - 1936 4 million, 1937 7 million
- The number of strikes increased:
1936 - 2172
1937 - 4740
3
Q
The Public Utilities Holding Company Act (1935)
A
Broke up all big holding companies within 3 years, preventing price fixing
4
Q
The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938)
A
Fixed wages and working hours in all industries involved in inter-state commerce:
- Increased the wages of 300,000 people
- Reduced the working hours of 1.3 million people
5
Q
Industrial production levels
A
- The New Deal returned industrial production to pre-depression levels:
1929 - 56
1938 - 56
