The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947

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The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 was actually intended to curb the power of labor unions, making it more difficult for them to organize and engage in strikes. The act made it easier for employers to hire nonunion workers and also allowed states to pass "right-to-work" laws, which prohibited employers from requiring employees to join a union as a condition of employment. While the act did provide some protection for workers who did not want to join a union, it did not expand workers' rights overall. In fact, it limited the power of unions by providing new legal tools for employers to use in combating union activity.