Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Practice Test

What is a key provision of the Labor Management Relations Act?

1. Increased rights for union employees

2. Restrictions on union membership

3. The establishment of worker's compensation

4. The prohibition of all strikes

The correct answer is: Restrictions on union membership

The Labor Management Relations Act, also known as the Taft-Hartley Act, was enacted in 1947 and primarily restricts the activities and power of labor unions. A significant provision of this act is to impose restrictions on union membership, which includes prohibiting closed shops (where only union members may be hired) and requiring union leaders to affirm they are not members of the Communist Party. This legislation was introduced to balance the power between labor organizations and employers, aiming to protect the rights of employees and management alike. In contrast to increased rights for union employees or the establishment of worker's compensation, which addresses the benefits for employees in the event of work-related injuries, the core focus of the Labor Management Relations Act aligns more closely with regulating the operations of unions. This is also true regarding the prohibition of all strikes; while the act does impose certain limitations on union activities, it does not entirely prohibit strikes. Thus, the correct choice accurately reflects the act's intent to impose limitations on union operations and membership requirements.