The Norris-LaGuardia Act

The video discusses one of the earliest labor protection laws aimed at preventing employers from obtaining federal court injunctions against employees engaged in collective bargaining. The law required a hearing before an injunction could be issued, giving employees a chance to present evidence. However, employers could still seek injunctions in state courts or if an arbitration clause was present. Despite its limitations, the act was a significant step in protecting collective bargaining rights.

What was the primary goal of the early labor protection law discussed in the video?

• To increase wages for employees

• To prevent employers from obtaining federal court injunctions against collective bargaining

• To reduce working hours

• To provide health benefits to workers

What requirement did the Act impose on federal courts before issuing an injunction?

• The court must consult with the employer

• The court must seek approval from the state court

• The court must automatically issue the injunction

• The court must hold a hearing allowing both parties to present evidence

What was a significant limitation of the Act regarding state courts?

• State courts were required to hold hearings

• State courts had to follow federal court decisions

• State courts could still issue injunctions against collective bargaining

• State courts could not issue injunctions

How did arbitration clauses affect the application of the Act?

• They nullified the Act entirely

• They required state courts to issue injunctions

• They allowed federal courts to issue injunctions during arbitration

• They prevented any court from issuing injunctions

What was the overall significance of the Act in labor law history?

• It introduced mandatory health insurance for workers

• It was the first act to protect collective bargaining rights

• It abolished all forms of labor unions

• It mandated equal pay for all employees