01:512:306 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act, Public Works Administration, Blue Discharge
14 Nov 2013
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Post 1945 u. s. history midterm review- october 15. Section one: the foundation of postwar order the new deal and wwii state. The foundation of the postwar political economy: new deal capitalism (september 5) For workers it is aimed to providing them for great security on the job and the times when they do not have a job. Provided them jobs with public works projects. The wagner act- legalizes unions, collective bargaining, strikes ok. Social security- old age retirement insurance, unemployment insurance. Fair labor standards act- guidelines for working conditions. Pro-consumer programs, helped to restart business, restored competition, regularized labor relations and preserved the banking and finance sectors. Not a deal for private sector businesses: lost employees due to their interest in government jobs. Had to follow a national minimum wage and maximum workweek. Private sector businesses were unable to run their businesses the way they wanted to- had to follow government laws. Public works project jobs are considered easy.
