jun 23, 1947 - Taft-Hartley Act

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The Taft-Hartley Act, passed in 1947, was a significant U.S. labor law that amended the National Labor Relations Act and imposed several restrictions on labor unions, including prohibiting certain types of strikes and requiring union leaders to swear non-communist affidavits. This legislation was enacted over the veto of President Harry S. Truman, who described it as a "slave-labor bill," reflecting its controversial nature and its impact in weakening the power of unions.

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