Congress curbed the power of unions following World War II by passing the

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The Taft-Hartley Labor Act, also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act, was passed in 1947 by Congress. It was a response to the growing power and influence of labor unions, particularly in the wake of post-war labor strikes. The act placed certain restrictions on labor unions, such as banning the closed shop (requiring all employees of a business to be union members) and allowing states to pass right-to-work laws. It also required unions to file financial reports and established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to oversee labor disputes. The Taft-Hartley Act significantly curbed the power of unions and remains controversial to this day.

Congress Curbed the Power of Unions Following World War II