non-union

non-union
non-union ˌnon-ˈunion adjective HUMAN RESOURCES
non-union workers do not belong to a trade union (= an organization that protects workers' rights):

• The workers who were fired were replaced with non-union labor.

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non-union UK US adjective (also non-unionized) HR, WORKPLACE
not belonging to a trade union: non-union worker/employee »

Among blue-collar jobs, union workers averaged $18.62 while non-union workers received $14.23.

non-union labour »

Council withdrew a proposal to open the project to nonunion labour.

not employing workers who are in a trade union, or not in favour of trade unions: non-union company/contractor/store, etc. »

The Big Three automakers contend that labor costs make it hard for them to compete with non-union companies.

not made or worked on by members of a trade union: »

She refuses to buy non-union produce.

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We work on union and non-union jobs throughout the country.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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