US Senator Robert Taft speaks about passage of a labor bill in 1947

The transcript discusses the Hartley Labor Law, highlighting its passage over a presidential veto and the challenges to the president's labor message. It emphasizes the unbiased nature of the committees that drafted the bill, aiming to restore equality in collective bargaining and address abuses against employers, union members, and third parties based on solid evidence.

What was a significant challenge faced by Hartley Labor Law during its passage?

• Support from the Truman administration

• A presidential veto

• Opposition from union members

• Lack of public interest

What is a major criticism of the president's labor message?

• It was too supportive of unions

• It was not open to direct challenge

• It was too lengthy

• It misrepresented the new labor bill

What was the primary goal of the committees that wrote the new labor bill?

• To increase employer power

• To restore equality and collective bargaining

• To eliminate unions

• To reduce government intervention

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the committees behind the labor bill?

• Correcting abuses against employers

• Addressing third-party concerns

• Supporting union members

• Increasing union power

What evidence did the committees rely on to justify their actions?

• Media coverage

• Anecdotal evidence

• Bona fide evidence

• Speculative reports