Government Intervention in Strikes

Definition

This refers to instances when government steps into labor disputes, often to maintain order or prevent disruption to public services.

Analogy

Picture this as a referee stepping into a heated basketball game, blowing his whistle and making calls to ensure fair play and prevent chaos on court.

Related terms

Injunctions: These are court orders that force or restrain specific actions. If you think about it like parents grounding their child - "You're not allowed out after 9 PM" - an injunction would be similar but legally binding and enforced by courts.

Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act): Passed in 1935, this law strengthened worker rights and limited management practices that could undermine those rights. It’s like updating rules for a board game so everyone has an equal chance at winning.

Taft-Hartley Act (1947): This act was passed to restrict some powers given to unions by the Wagner Act. Imagine if after getting extra lives in a video game, an update suddenly takes some away – that’s what happened with Taft-Hartley Act.