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SYSK Selects: How Labor Unions Work

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The Impact of Taft-Hartley and Labor Reform

This chapter explores the repercussions of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 on labor unions and their strike actions, examining restrictions and historical strikes related to public welfare. Additionally, it discusses the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, aimed at reducing corruption in unions and promoting democratic practices within organized labor.

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