jun 23, 1947 - The Taft-Hartley Act

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Also known as the Labor Management Relations Act, the Taft-Hartley Act restricted the activities and power of labor unions (change). It gave employees the option to not join a union; however, joining a union could be a condition of employment (continuity). It also limited the boycotting power of unions, and the heavy fees of initiation.

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