Taft-Hartley Act
/ˈtæft ˈhɑːrtli ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1947 that restricts the activities and power of labor unions, formally known as the Labor Management Relations Act.
The Taft-Hartley Act significantly limited union power by prohibiting certain strikes and requiring union leaders to affirm non-communist affidavits.
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Commentary
Commonly referenced for its provisions that balance labor and management interests; drafters should note its ongoing impact on labor relations and union regulation.
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