Why did blacklisted union members have trouble finding jobs after the Pullman strike? A. They could be criminally charged if they applied for work elsewhere.

B. They had been physically injured during the strike and could not work.

C. They had been arrested and had criminal records following the strike.

D. They were viewed by potential employers as troublemakers.

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Ryann Preston

24 August, 06:49

Why did blacklisted union members have trouble finding jobs after the Pullman strike? A. They could be criminally charged if they applied for work elsewhere.

B. They had been physically injured during the strike and could not work.

C. They had been arrested and had criminal records following the strike.

D. They were viewed by potential employers as troublemakers.

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Azul David · Answer 1

D. They were viewed by potential employers as troublemakers.

Pullman strikers were viewed as trouble because they were able to shut down the entire railroad and put a stop to many industries.

As unions grew in power, employers were more and more concerned about strikes occurring. Strikes put a stop to work and unions promoted workers' rights which disrupted production. Those that participated in the Pullman strike were blacklisted by the power of Pullman himself and the publicity of the strike.