NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.

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NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.
Court U.S. Supreme Court
Citation 301 U.S. 1 (1937)
Date decided 1937

Facts

The National Labor Relations Act (the Wagner Act) was challenged by the steel company when the company was found guilty of violating the act by engaging in unfair labor practices affecting commerce.

Issues

What is the extent of Congressional power under the commerce clause?

Rule

The fundamental principle is that the power to regulate commerce is the power to enact all appropriate legislation for its protection or advancement to adopt measures to promote its growth and ensure its safety; to foster, protect, control, and restrain.