June 23, 1947: Congress passes the Taft-Hartley Act

Wednesday 23 June 2010

The Taft-Hartley Act, a more common name for the Labor Management Relations Act, restricts the power of labor unions. Sponsored by Sen. Robert Taft and Rep. Fred A. Hartley, the act was passed despite a veto by President Truman, who believed the law would clash with the principals of American democratic society.