company union

noun

1. a labor union dominated by management rather than controlled by the membership.
2. a union confined to employees of one business or corporation.

company union

noun

1. an unaffiliated union of workers usually restricted to a single business enterprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of company union¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

In this they were unwittingly but powerfully aided by the company union.

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By referring the men's grievances to the despised company union, Mr. Slick only added fuel to the fire.

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This company union played a large part in the drama of Johnstown.

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