In 1997, union leaders at American Airlines ordered a walkout that wou

QUESTION

In 1997, union leaders at American Airlines ordered a walkout that would have stranded 40,000 passengers. Union pilots were in a dispute over the company allowing nonunion pilots to take over some flights.

Then-president Bill Clinton’s action of sending the pilots back to work for a 60-day cooling-off period was illegal.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: The Taft-Hartley Act allows an 80-day cooling-off period, in which, for certain critical industries, such as transportation, the president of the United States can order striking workers to return to work while the union and management continue negotiations.