Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA)

The Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), also known as the Taft-Hartley Act, is a U.S. law enacted in 1947 to regulate the relationship between labor unions and employers. It aims to balance the rights of workers to organize and engage in collective bargaining with the need to limit union power and prevent unfair labor practices. The law prohibits secondary boycotts, jurisdictional strikes, and closed shops, while also protecting individuals' rights to refuse union membership. Overall, the LMRA seeks to ensure fair practices in labor relations, promoting both workers' rights and economic stability.