Agency Shop Fees
/ˈeɪdʒənsi ʃɑp fiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Fees paid by nonunion employees to a union to cover collective bargaining costs in an agency shop arrangement.
Agency shop fees are mandatory payments for employees who benefit from union negotiations without joining the union.
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- agency shop fees
- agency shop fee
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Commentary
Agency shop fees are distinct from union dues; they cover only collective bargaining costs and exclude political activities under certain legal rulings.
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