Truman did not have a good relationship with labor unions. He dealt with the 1952 Steel Strike by nationalizing the steel industry just before the workers walked out, thus making it illegal for the workers to strike. read more
The 1952 steel strike was a strike by the United Steelworkers of America against U.S. Steel and nine other steelmakers. The strike was scheduled to begin on April 9, 1952, but President Harry S Truman nationalized the American steel industry hours before the workers walked out. read more