Asked by Chloe Summerville on Jun 26, 2024

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The ________ gives the president of the United States special powers to deal with actual or threatened strikes that affect interstate commerce or that endanger the nation's health and safety.

A) Wagner Act
B) Taft-Hartley Act
C) Landrum-Griffin Act
D) Norris-LaGuardia Act

Taft-Hartley Act

A federal law enacted in 1947 that restricts the activities and power of labor unions, also known as the Labor Management Relations Act.

  • Distinguish the several labor enactments like the Taft-Hartley Act, Norris-LaGuardia Act, and Wagner Act, and their core provisions.
  • Identify the function and power of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) along with additional organizations involved in labor disagreements.
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Neethu AjithJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Taft-Hartley Act, also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act, gives the president the power to intervene in labor disputes that affect national health or safety. It allows the president to seek an 80-day cooling-off period and requires unions to give 60-days' notice before striking.