Legal Definitions - nonunion

Nonunion describes a person, organization, or thing that is not affiliated with or does not belong to a labor union. It can also refer to a position or belief that does not favor labor unions, or products not manufactured by union members.

The term "nonunion" describes something that is not associated with, does not belong to, or is not produced by a labor union.

• Not affiliated with a labor union (person or entity):

  This refers to an individual worker who has not joined a labor union, or an organization that does not have a collective bargaining agreement with a union.

  • Example: A graphic designer working as a freelancer for various clients is typically a nonunion worker because their employment status does not involve membership in a labor organization.

    Explanation: This illustrates an individual who is not a member of a labor union, fitting the definition of a person not affiliated with such an organization.

  • Example: A newly established tech company, which has not had its employees vote to form or join a union, operates as a nonunion workplace.

    Explanation: This example shows an entity (the workplace) that is not affiliated with a labor union, as there is no collective bargaining agreement in place.

• Not favoring labor unions (a stance or policy):

  This describes a position, belief, or policy that is opposed to or does not support the formation or activities of labor unions.

  • Example: During a public debate about workers' rights, a particular politician expressed a strong nonunion stance, arguing that individual negotiation is more effective than collective bargaining.

    Explanation: This demonstrates a belief or position held by an individual that does not favor labor unions.

• Not made by labor-union members (a product or service):

  This refers to goods or services produced in facilities or by workers who are not represented by a labor union.

  • Example: A clothing brand might advertise its products as being of nonunion manufacture, indicating that the garments were produced in factories where the employees are not part of a labor union.

    Explanation: This illustrates a product that was created without the involvement of unionized labor, fitting the description of something not made by labor-union members.