In the late 1800s, why might a potential new factory employee refuse to sign a yellow-dog contract?

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2 April, 19:40

In the late 1800s, why might a potential new factory employee refuse to sign a yellow-dog contract?

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Izayah · Answer 1

It would prevent an employee from joining a union. If the employee signed the contract but joined the union, the company has the right to fire the employee. Due to the desperate conditions, people found themselves that time, many had no choice but to sign the contract.