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FDR's National Labor Relations Act and the Rise of the CIO — Fexingo History
May 10, 2026 ·
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FDR's National Labor Relations Act and the Rise of the CIO — Fexingo History
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In 1935, the Wagner Act transformed American labor law, guaranteeing workers the right to organize and bargain collectively. But the law's passage was only the beginning of a bitter struggle....
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In 1935, the Wagner Act transformed American labor law, guaranteeing workers the right to organize and bargain collectively. But the law's passage was only the beginning of a bitter struggle. This episode explores the rise of industrial unionism through the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and its charismatic leader, John L. Lewis. We follow the Flint Sit-Down Strike against General Motors in 1936-37, a pivotal confrontation that tested the new labor protections. The strike involved covert tactics like the 'flying squadron' of union activists and a tense standoff with Michigan Governor Frank Murphy. Meanwhile, Lewis broke with FDR over the president's neutral stance in labor disputes, leading to a dramatic rift. The episode also touches on the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the reaction of business leaders like Alfred P. Sloan, and the broader impact of the CIO's success in organizing auto, steel, and other mass-production industries. By 1941, the CIO had over 3 million members, reshaping American politics and the New Deal coalition.
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#WagnerAct #JohnLLewis #CIO #FlintSitDownStrike #GeneralMotors #NationalLaborRelationsBoard #IndustrialUnionism #FrancesPerkins #FrankMurphy #UnitedAutomobileWorkers #NewDeal #FDR #LaborHistory #1930s #SitDownStrike #AlfredPSloan #FexingoHistory #History #FranklinRoosevelt #GreatDepression
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