Who qualifies as a covered employee under Wagner?

A covered employee under the Wagner Act, which is designed to protect the rights of workers to organize and collectively bargain, generally includes those workers who are engaged in commerce or in activities affecting commerce. Among the options provided, electrical workers qualify as covered employees because they typically work in industries that have a significant impact on interstate commerce. This association often places them under the protection of labor laws specified by the Wagner Act.

In contrast, while governmental employees may have certain protections under different labor laws, they are not typically covered by the Wagner Act itself, which was primarily focused on private-sector workers. Maids and agricultural workers are also generally excluded from the protections of the Wagner Act due to specific exemptions applicable to domestic and agricultural labor. In summary, electrical workers are engaged in trades and industries that are linked to commerce, thereby making them eligible for coverage under the Wagner Act.