2. Not employing trade union members; not recognizing or favoring trades unions or trades-unionists; as, a nonunion contractor; a nonunion subcontractor. -- {Non*un"ion*ism}, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
nonunionism — nonunionist, n. /non yoohn yeuh niz euhm/, n. disregard of or opposition to trade unions. [1890 95; NON + UNIONISM] * * * … Universalium
nonunionism — non·unionism … English syllables
nonunionism — “+ noun Etymology: nonunion (I) + ism : the theories, opinions, or practices of those who do not support trade unions * * * nonunionist, n. /non yoohn yeuh niz euhm/, n. disregard of or opposition … Useful english dictionary
closed shop — A place of employment in which all employees are required by contract between the employer and a labor union to be members of the union. 31 Am J Rev ed Lab § 95; more broadly defined, a place of employment where either unionism or nonunionism… … Ballentine's law dictionary
nonunion — [nän′yo͞on′yən] n. failure to mend or unite: said of a broken bone adj. 1. not belonging to a labor union 2. not made or serviced by union workers or under conditions required by a labor union 3. refusing to recognize, or sign a contract with, a… … English World dictionary
non|un|ion|ism — «non YOON yuh nihz uhm», noun. the theories or practices of those opposed to labor unions: »Local trades councils should organize campaigns against nonunionism in their districts (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
