Question

Jake remembers his grandfather telling him about going to work at 16 years of age in the coal mines of southern Illinois. In order to get the job, he had to agree to a yellow-dog contract. Essentially this meant he would only get the job if he agreed not to join a union.A. TrueB. False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Explanation:

A yellow-dog contract is an agreement that takes place between an employer and a worker whereby the worker will have to agree before being offered employment that her or she will not be a labor union member.

Based on the above information, this meant that Jake would only get the job if he agreed not to join a union.