Which U.S. President issued the New Deal that affected labor rights in the 1930s?

The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt during his presidency in the 1930s in response to the Great Depression. It aimed to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reforms to prevent future depressions. One of the key aspects of the New Deal was its impact on labor rights; it aimed to empower workers and strengthen labor unions.

Under the New Deal, significant legislation was enacted that enhanced workers' rights, such as the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935, which protected the rights of employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining. This act marked a pivotal shift in labor relations, giving workers the legal framework to advocate for their rights and their interests in the workplace. The establishment of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) further enforced these rights.

The other presidents listed did not oversee this transformative era. Theodore Roosevelt was known for progressive reforms but did not implement a comprehensive set of economic recovery programs akin to the New Deal. Harry S. Truman, while he did contribute to social policies post-World War II, was not associated with the labor rights advancements of the New Deal era. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration focused more on different post