Originally, Courts Ruled Against Unions on the Basis That

question 62

Multiple Choice

Originally, courts ruled against unions on the basis that

• A) a union could be made only between a husband and a wife.
• B) unions would increase prices of goods.
• C) unions were collecting dues without a licence.
• D) unions were conspiring to restrain trade.
• E) unions were not incorporated.

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