Key Aspects of the Taft-Hartley Act (1947)
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 reversed some gains from the Wagner Act, making closed shop unions illegal and introducing key aspects such as non-union members being able to work in unionized jobs, a cooling-off period for strikes, and a pledge for union leaders to be non-communists. Despite certain restrictions, union membership remained high in the following decades, and the Act played a role in President Truman's re-election in 1948.
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WWW. APUSHREVIEW.COM APUSH Review: The Taft Hartley Act (1947) Everything You Need To Know About The Taft Hartley Act To Succeed In APUSH
Background on the Act 1946: millions of workers went on strike Labor Management Relations Act Slave labor bill Sponsored by Robert Taft Son of President Taft From CINCINNATI! Passed over Truman s veto 2/3 of Congress needed to override a veto Helped reverse some gains from the Wagner (National Labor Relations Act 1935)
Key Aspects of the Act Made the closed shop union illegal Closed shop required hiring of only union members Right to work laws Nonunion members could work in unionized jobs President could appoint a panel to investigate labor disputes 80 day cooling off period for strikes Union leaders had to pledge they were non-communists
Impact of Taft-Hartley Act Certain strikes and boycotts were made illegal However, union membership still was high throughout the 1940s and 1950s Philip Murray CIO President The Act helped Truman get re-elected in 1948 Truman promised, but did not, repeal the act Many unions backed Truman and opposed Republicans
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