From the perspective of mainstream economics, the Wagner Act (NLRA) is inadequate for challenging the power of capital and therefore does not do enough to empower labor.

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The Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act of 1935) is considered a cornerstone in U.S. labor law, significantly empowering labor by establishing the legal right for employees to have unions and engage in collective bargaining with employers. This act shifted the balance of power towards labor by legally protecting workers' rights to organize and negotiate with employers, challenging the power of capital by providing a structured framework for labor relations.

From the Perspective of Mainstream Economics, the Wagner Act (NLRA)