open union
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He retired in 2023 and was disturbed to learn from former colleagues that the office was shutting down the open union probes.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2026
Observing open union activity in workplace areas frequented by supervisors would not constitute spying, according to the NLRB.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 3, 2022
In 2014, the state teachers union called for his resignation, and he's not exactly being welcomed into his new role with open union arms, either.
From US News ● Oct. 5, 2015
Where the open union principle is adopted, Professor Taussig points out, the closed shop is no longer a monopolistic device to shut out competition and raise wages for a small group.
From Problems in American Democracy by Williamson, Thames Ross
Many students of labor conditions feel that the closed shop is justifiable only when accompanied by the open union.
From Problems in American Democracy by Williamson, Thames Ross
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