What are the 5 general purposes of the Railway labor Act-SolutionForma.docx
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The Railway Labor Act of 1926, signed by President Coolidge, guarantees workers' rights to organize, join unions, and elect representatives without employer interference. It mandates carriers and employees to strive for voluntary dispute resolution. The Act applies to freight and commuter railroads, airlines, and related companies and their employees.
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What are the 5 general purposes of the Railway labor Act-SolutionForma.docx
- 1. What are the 5 general purposes of the Railway labor Act? Solution Formally signed by President Coolidge on May 20, 1926, this new law was designated the Railway Labor Act of 1926 (RLA). The RLA was the first federal law guaranteeing the right of workers to organize and join unions and elect representatives without employer coercion or interference.The RLA makes it the duty of all carriers and their employees to exert every reasonable effort to voluntarily settle disputes. Who is covered by the RLA The RLA applies to freight and commuter railroads, airlines, companies directly or indirectly controlled by carriers who perform services related to transportation of freight or passengers and the employees of these railroads, airlines and companies. The RLA contains five basic purposes