MGMT 209 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Labor Management Relations Act Of 1947, Agency Shop, First Amendment To The United States Constitution

• School: Texas A&M University
• Department: Management
• Course: MGMT 209
• Professor: Keith Swim

Document Summary

Taft hartley act of 1947 labor unions can"t do this that this that . Result of public opinion against the labor unions. Purpose to limit power of the unions. Unions took advantage of wagner so taft hartley was kind of a payback to keep them in check. Called it the american slave labor act. Other name is the labor management relations act. Election now and the republicans came into control with truman still to get the labor to neutral. Federal gov weren"t bluntly supporting one side. They had to be pro management to get the sides to even. Labor side called this a slave labor act. Major provisions of taft hartley right to work laws. Allowed states to enact right to work laws; had right to work without joining union. Had to join union if union was elected as a sole representative. Allows workers against union to refuse to join the union; results in free riders.