The Landrum-Griffith Act of 1959:
A)Required laborers in certain job fields to join their respective unions and provided for more federal oversight of union activities
B)Allowed for unions to begin forming and bargaining collectively with employers on behalf of their members
C)Promoted democracy in unions, eliminated racketeering, and provided for more federal oversight of union activities
D)Prohibited unionization of all public sector professions

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffith Act of 1959 promoted democracy in unions, eliminated racketeering, and provided for more federal oversight of union activities. It is also known as the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. The act was largely unsuccessful at regulating the internal practices of union leaders.