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A business in which union and nonunion workers are employed. A business in which union membership is not a condition of securing or maintaining employment. The term open shop is frequently used to imply that the operator of this type of shop is, in effect, exercising discrimination against trade unions and hampering their advancement through the employment of nonunion employees. Cross-referencesHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Metchek said the distribution system varies significantly from its American counterpart, hindering American retailers when they open shops abroad. Quizno's Subs and Cupid's Hot Dogs are scheduled to open shops around July 15. Outsiders--that is, people not actually born in Pomaire but in nearby villages--have come to open shops selling unrelated crafts such as wicker, wool and wood. |
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