The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) established the National Recovery Administration (NRA) which sought to promote industrial recovery during the Great Depression. The NRA encouraged collective bargaining and the formation of unions, aiming to stabilize industries and improve working conditions. It guaranteed workers the right to join unions and engage in collective bargaining, set minimum wages, and established maximum working hours. The NRA also encouraged employers to voluntarily adopt codes of fair competition that included provisions protecting labor rights.
