Which of the following statements is true regarding the Taft-Hartley Act?
A) It prohibited the practice of union hiring hall in the construction industry.
B) It permitted preferential shop agreements.
C) It was passed to legalize secondary boycotts.
D) It was an amendment and extension of the Wagner Act.

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The Taft-Hartley Act was an amendment and extension of the Wagner Act. The act basically placed government in the role of referee to ensure that both unions and management dealt fairly with each other. Under the Taft-Hartley Act, employees have the right to organize a union, bargain collectively with an employer, and engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Taft-Hartley