nonunion

American  

[non-yoon-yuhn] / nɒnˈjun jən /

adjective

1. not belonging to a labor union.

   nonunion workers.

2. not recognizing or accepting a labor union or union policy.

   a nonunion factory.

3. not manufactured by labor union workers.

4. antiunion.

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noun

1. Medicine/Medical. failure of a broken bone to heal.

nonunion British  

/ nɒnˈjuːnjən /

adjective

1. not belonging or related to a trade union

   nonunion workers

2. not favouring or employing union labour

   a nonunion shop

3. not produced by union labour

   nonunion shirts

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noun

1. pathol failure of broken bones or bone fragments to heal

Etymology

Origin of nonunion

First recorded in 1860–65; non- + union

Example Sentences

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nonunion

James became White’s assistant director and now helps run nonunion productions in Atlanta with a crew of about 15, including hair and makeup artists, camera operators, and a script supervisor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Labor Department figures show that over the three years ended in the first quarter, employers’ hourly costs for wages, salaries and other benefits for private-sector union workers rose 14.3%, versus 11% for nonunion workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Charters are privately operated public schools, most of which are nonunion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

At the union group’s endorsement meeting, members grilled Swalwell about several issues, including his claimed residency in Livermore, his involvement with a nonunion film production, and his ability to manage his own finances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

But just two days later, the good feelings evaporated when immigrant workers at the nearby Argo corn refinery walked out and six hundred black nonunion men marched in to take their places.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield