The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to:
A) prohibit employees from signing yellow dog contracts.
B) reduce the number of transportation strikes.
C) ensure financial transparency within unions in the railway industry.
D) allow the president of the United States to declare that a strike constitutes a national emergency.

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The Railway Labor Act of 1926 was passed to reduce the number of transportation strikes by establishing a process for collective bargaining between railroad management and labor unions. The act required both sides to participate in negotiations and to go through mediation and arbitration if needed to resolve disputes. The act also established the National Mediation Board to oversee the process and prevent strikes from disrupting transportation services.

The Railway Labor Act of 1926 Was the Result of a Joint