History The Civil Rights Movement Questions
Some key achievements and advancements in labor rights during the Civil Rights Movement include the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, which established a minimum wage and maximum working hours, the establishment of the National Labor Relations Board in 1935 to protect workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively, and the inclusion of labor rights in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Additionally, the efforts of labor unions such as the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) played a significant role in advocating for fair wages, improved working conditions, and equal employment opportunities for all workers.