b) Restricting labor unions

The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 primarily focused on restricting labor unions in the United States. Passed over President Truman’s veto, the act was a response to growing concerns about the power and influence of labor unions post-World War II. It imposed several limitations on union activities, including prohibiting certain types of strikes, requiring union leaders to affirm they were not communists, and allowing states to pass right-to-work laws. The act represented a significant shift in labor policy, balancing the rights of unions and employers, and remains a pivotal piece of labor legislation in the U.S.