Our History No. 6
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my present obligation. And it further promise to do my best to bring all legal men that I am connected with into this Order; and if ever I reveal any of these rules, may what is before me plunge my soul into Eternity." Note: This is a promise not to work for an employer who does not recognise a union; “illegal men” are those not trained to work to the quality standards expected of a good worker; “legal men” are properly trained workers who are not currently within the union.
The Tolpuddle Martyrs and the struggle for free trades unionism