Who was the no food no work policy meant for?

The "no food, no work" policy was primarily aimed at the labor force in the Soviet Union, particularly during the 1930s under Joseph Stalin. It was designed to control and discipline workers by linking food rations to their productivity and compliance with state directives. The policy often impacted peasants and industrial workers who were coerced into meeting quotas or facing starvation. This approach highlighted the regime's harsh tactics to maintain control over the economy and workforce.