nonunion

American  

[non-yoon-yuhn] / nɒnˈyun yən /

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

In the 1970s, manufacturers seeking cheaper, nonunion labor for greater profits began to offshore their production to countries with less regulation, Cohen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

But in nonunion workplaces, A.I.-driven pay differences could stop organizing efforts in their tracks.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2024

As an adolescent, Chavez Rodriguez was arrested alongside her parents and sister for urging a boycott of grapes picked by nonunion workers outside a New Jersey supermarket.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Since the union firefighters have been locked out, their work has been performed by managers and by nonunion firefighters from other Boeing sites.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

There seemed to be plenty of unemployed nonunion carpenters willing to step in for the absent strikers.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson