[1947]), popularly known as the Taft-Hartley Act, which governs the conduct of designated union activities, such as by proscribing strikes and boycotts, and establishes the framework for the resolution of labor disputes in times of national emergencies.
Hanover, German Hannover, former state of northwestern Germany, first an electorate (1692â1806) of the Holy Roman Empire, then a kingdom (1814â66), and finally a Prussian province (1866â1945). After World War II the state was administratively abolished; its former territory formed about 80 percent of the Land (state) of Lower Saxony.
Wolfsburg, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), northern Germany. It lies along the Mittelland Canal, about 45 miles (70 km) east of Hannover. The village of Hesslingen, dating from about 700, was the first settlement near the site of Wolfsburg; the town was first mentioned in 1132.