Asked by Tasyana Surin on Sep 30, 2024

Proponents of the industrial relations school of thought felt that the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947:

A) Strengthened the Wagner Act by improving the balance between labor and management.
B) Weakened the Wagner Act by taking away protection against unfair labor practices.
C) Weakened the Wagner Act by injecting too much government regulation into labor relations.
D) Strengthened the Wagner Act by giving management more power.

Industrial Relations School

A perspective or academic discipline focusing on the study of employment relationships, labor laws, and collective bargaining processes.

Taft-Hartley Act

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

Government Regulation

The imposition of rules by government, backed by the use of penalties that are intended to modify the economic behavior of individuals and firms in the private sector.

  • Pinpoint and explicate the value of significant labor statutes and their influence on the interaction between employees and management.
  • Comprehend the functions and responsibilities of diverse agencies and legislation in controlling labor relations, like the National Labor Relations Board, the Wagner Act, and the Taft-Hartley Act.