In 1947, the conservative Congress set out to curb the power of organized labor by passing the Taft-Hartley Act.
Organized Labor is improving working conditions. :}
They want to break the unions so businesses don't have to provide or deal with unions.
organized workers helped the cause of all workers
Congress is the legislative branch. This means they pass laws on issues like child labor and other matters. This is their job as stated in the constitution.
the civil war was being fought
taft-hartley act
The 1946 midterm elections let to the passing of the Taft-Hartley Act which was called by labor leaders a "slave labor" bill.
American Labor of Federation... or AF of L
the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations
The midterm elections of 1946 had an unfavorable impact on organized labor as they marked a shift in the balance of power in Congress towards conservative anti-labor forces. The Republicans gained control of both the House and the Senate, leading to the passage of anti-labor legislation such as the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, which weakened unions' power and put restrictions on their ability to strike. This marked a setback for organized labor and hindered their ability to protect workers' rights and improve working conditions.
Showed workers that organized labor was powerful.
Immigrants contributed greatly to organized labor. Organized labor contributes to price controls
Organized Labor is improving working conditions. :}
The CIO organized all workers within an industry.
They want to break the unions so businesses don't have to provide or deal with unions.
Organized labor protects the rights of workers.
The United States Brewers' Association, the oldest organized interest group, was born in 1862 when Congress first levied a tax on beer.