Open Shop
/ˈoʊpən ʃɒp/
Definitions
- (n.) A workplace where union membership and payment of union dues are not required as a condition of employment.
The company operates an open shop, allowing employees to choose whether to join the union.
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- open shop
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Commentary
Open shops are a key concept in labor law, reflecting workers’ choice regarding union affiliation; often contrasted with closed or union shops in collective bargaining agreements.
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