open shop
An "open shop" refers to workplaces where joining a union is optional for employees, contrasting with union or closed shops.
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Definition
B2Retail
(general)A store or business open to the general public without requiring membership or special access.
Example
- The new bookstore is an open shop, welcoming all customers without any membership requirements.
C1Labor and Employment
(technical, legal)A workplace where employees can choose whether to join a union, with no obligation to be union members for hiring or continued employment.
Example
- In an open shop, employees are not compelled to pay union dues.
- The company operates as an open shop, allowing workers the freedom to decide on union membership.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "open shop":
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