During the Great Depression, new laws were passed about employers and labor unions. As a result of these laws, During the Great Depression, new laws were passed about employers and labor unions. As a result of these laws, employers are no longer obligated to negotiate with unions who represent a majority of their workers. most managers can now fire their workers for trying to unionize fellow employees. only State governments can intervene in labor disputes such as strikes. the Federal government now has the power to investigate allegations of unfair labor practices