In the past, Depressions had hurt the labor movement; however, labor made great strides during the New Deal.

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During the Great Depression, the labor movement initially struggled with high unemployment and a decrease in union membership. However, with the implementation of New Deal programs such as the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) and the Wagner Act, which guaranteed workers the right to collectively bargain and form unions, labor made significant gains in the 1930s. Therefore, the statement is true.

In the Past, Depressions Had Hurt the Labor Movement; However