United States. First National Labor Relations Board

1st NLRB established as an independent agency by EO 6763, June 29, 1934, pursuant to a joint resolution (48 Stat. 1183), June 19, 1934. Continued functions of predecessor NLB, including enforcing collective-bargaining requirements, settling labor disputes, and conducting representation elections. Operated through regional boards. Functionally abolished by the Supreme Court decision invalidating the National Industrial Recovery Act, May 27, 1935.