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tactics used to defeat unions
answer; tactics used to defeat unions
forcing new employees to sign "yellow dog" contracts, in which workers promised never to join a union or participate in a strike.
yellow-dog contracts
yellow-dog contracts
A yellow dog contract is an agreement between an employer and employee where the employee agrees, as a condition of employment, not to be a member of a labour union while employed.
During the late 19th century, one practice used by employers against workers was blacklisting. Another practice was yellow-dog contracts.
The point was to make yellow dog contracts unenforceable in Federal Court. (USA)
"yellow" dog contracts scabs federal and state troops
In the past workers were made to sign a "Yellow Dog Contract", stating that they are not and would not be part of a union. Yellow Dog Contracts are now against the law in the US.
In 1898, Congress outlawed yellow-dog contracts. These contracts prohibited workers from joining or forming labor unions as a condition of employment. The purpose of this legislation was to protect workers' right to organize and collectively bargain for better working conditions and wages.