yellow dog contract en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because such agreements were thought to reduce employees to the status of yellow dogs (“worthless things”).
Meanings
- An agreement between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees, as a condition of employment, not to be a member of a labor union whilst employed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yellow dog contracts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
es contrato que prohíbe afiliación con un gremio (agreement)