nonunion

/nɑnˈjunjən/
noun
  1. A worker who is not a member of a labor union.
    • The union tried to convince nonunions to join their cause.
    • The strike was supported by union members but not by nonunions.
    • Nonunions often receive less pay than their union counterparts.
  2. A condition in which a broken bone fails to heal properly.
    • The doctor diagnosed a nonunion in his fractured leg.
    • Nonunions can occur when a fracture does not get enough blood supply.
    • Surgery was needed to treat the nonunion of the wrist bone.
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adjective
  1. Not belonging to or organized by a labor union.
    • The company hired nonunion workers to keep costs low.
    • She worked at a nonunion factory where wages were lower.
    • Many nonunion employees do not have the same protections as union members.
  2. Not involving or related to a labor union.
    • The construction project used nonunion contractors.
    • They signed a nonunion agreement to avoid union rules.
    • Nonunion shops often have more flexible work schedules.
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