agency shop

a·gen·cy shop

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-juh n-see shop]
- /ˈeɪ dʒən si ʃɒp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-juh n-see shop]
- /ˈeɪ dʒən si ʃɒp/

Definitions of agency shop words

noun agency shop a contract arrangement between an employer and the union representing the majority of employees, which requires those who do not wish to be members to pay the union a fee equivalent to union dues 3
noun agency shop a factory, store, etc. in which this arrangement is in effect 3
noun agency shop a shop in which the union represents all workers in the bargaining unit and collects dues and fees from nonunion as well as union members. 1
noun agency shop A place of employment in which a union receives dues or the equivalent for all employees excluding management, and bargains for all such employees whether or not they are members of the union. 0

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Origin of agency shop

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Agency shop

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agency shop popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

agency shop usage trend in Literature

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