Union Shop
/ˈjuːnjən ʃɒp/
Definitions
- (n.) A workplace where employees must join or pay dues to a labor union as a condition of employment.
The factory operated as a union shop, requiring all new hires to become union members within 30 days.
Forms
- union shop
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Commentary
Union shop agreements are distinct from closed shops; they mandate union membership shortly after hiring rather than as a precondition for employment.
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