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open union

American  

noun

  1. a labor union that does not impose rigid restrictions on the admission of new members.


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

He was unwilling either to renounce his love, or to avow it by an honorable, open union.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07 Great Women by Lord, John

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