Today in 1947 The House of Representatives approves the Taft-Hartley Act. The legislation allows the president of the United States to intervene in labor disputes. President Truman vetoed the law but was overridden by Congress.
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General Membership Meetings Members in attendance at the May meetings voted to suspend membership meetings for June, July, and August.