At one point in American history,American courts regarded any coordinated effort by workers as a criminal conspiracy,and courts convicted workers merely for the act of joining together,even if no strike took place.

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This statement is true. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American courts often sided with employers and viewed labor unions as a threat to social order. As a result, workers who tried to organize and advocate for better working conditions were often met with legal opposition and even prosecution. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was initially used to persecute labor unions and their leaders. It wasn't until later legislative and judicial actions that workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain were recognized and protected.

At One Point in American History,American Courts Regarded Any Coordinated