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Taft-Hartley Act of 1947

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 is a United States federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions. It was enacted to balance the rights and duties of labor and management, as well as to protect the rights of individual employees in their relations with unions.

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