3. ethnic divisions Flashcards
1
Q
divisions between white workers and ethnic groups
A
throughout much of the period
2
Q
what were white workers particularly concerned about
A
AA and immigrants from Europe and Asia taking their jobs or working for lower rates of pay
3
Q
white workers concern over AA and immigrants meant
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unions did not allow ethnic groups to join, especially in the early period
OR when they did they offered little support to them
4
Q
although some AA established own unions many remained
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non-unionised
5
Q
the fact many AA were non-unionised allowed employers to
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exploit divisions and employ them for low wages in poor conditions
