The National Labor Relations Act of 1935

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The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (also known as the Wagner Act) gave the National Labor Relations Board the power to enforce workers' rights to form and join unions, as well as to bargain collectively with employers. The act also prohibited employers from interfering with these rights or discriminating against workers for participating in union activities. This effectively gave the government the authority to force employers to recognize and bargain with legitimate unions. A and B are incorrect because they represent actions that went against the National Labor Relations Act, rather than being a result of it. D and E are also incorrect because the act did not enforce or end either an "open shop" or "closed shop" labor practice - these were decided by employers and unions themselves.