The Railway Labor Act (RLA) of 1926 Was the Result

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Railway Labor Act (RLA) of 1926 was the result of a joint effort between railroad management and unions to:

• A) regulate the wages and benefits of railroad workers.
• B) reduce the number of transportation strikes.
• C) break the monopoly of railroad "barons" who controlled the railway industry.
• D) allow the President to federalize railroads in case of emergencies.

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