The order was revived in 1875 in Lynn, Massachusetts and defeated an attempt by the manufacturers to force their workers to sign a pledge not to join a union. In its heyday the Knights fought against employment of Chinese workers and tried to stop the training of new workers so as to keep wages high.
The order was revived in 1875 in Lynn, Massachusetts and thwarted an attempt by manufacturers to compel their workers to sign a pledge not to join a union. During its peak, the Knights opposed the employment of Chinese laborers and sought to halt the training of new employees to maintain high wages.