Daniel remembers his grandfather telling him about going to work at 16 years of age in the coal mines of West Virginia. 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.

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A yellow-dog contract made employees agree, as a condition of employment, they would not attempt to unionize, or join a union.

Daniel Remembers His Grandfather Telling Him About Going to Work