Agency Shop
/ˈeɪdʒənsi ʃɑp/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of labor agreement requiring employees to pay union fees while not obligating them to join the union.
The company instituted an agency shop agreement to ensure all workers contributed to collective bargaining costs.
Forms
- agency shop
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Commentary
Agency shop arrangements balance union funding with employee freedom by mandating fee payments without requiring union membership.
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