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The New Deal's labor reforms revolutionized the American workforce, introducing minimum wage laws, work hour regulations, and child labor protections. Spearheaded by Frances Perkins, these policies established the Social Security system, unemployment insurance, and the right to unionize, shaping the future of labor legislation and ensuring workers' rights.
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The New Deal was a series of programs and policies initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression
Economic Relief, Recovery, and Reform
The New Deal aimed to provide economic relief, recovery, and reform in response to the Great Depression
Transformation of the American labor landscape
One of the key objectives of the New Deal was to transform the American labor landscape, which had been marred by poor working conditions, inadequate wages, and the exploitation of child labor
Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet, was a trailblazer in labor reform and played a crucial role in the New Deal's labor legislation
The New Deal's labor reforms aimed to improve working conditions, wages, and protections for workers
The FLSA set federal standards for child labor, including minimum ages for employment and limitations on working hours
The NLRA recognized the right of employees to organize labor unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action
The Social Security Act established a comprehensive social insurance program, providing old-age pensions and unemployment insurance as a safety net for American workers
The New Deal's labor reforms, including the FLSA and Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, set federal standards for child labor and helped to reduce competition in the labor market
The NLRA significantly empowered workers to negotiate for improved wages and conditions
While the New Deal's labor reforms were groundbreaking, they initially excluded certain workers, particularly African Americans and other minorities, in sectors such as agriculture and domestic work
The New Deal's public work programs, such as the CCC and WPA, not only provided employment but also contributed to the long-term improvement of the nation's infrastructure and cultural heritage
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New Deal initiator
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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New Deal response to
Great Depression
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New Deal labor law achievements
Minimum wage, maximum work hours, child labor regulations
