What is another word for union shops?
Pronunciation: [jˈuːni͡ən ʃˈɒps] (IPA) 
Union shops refer to workplaces where all employees must join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. There are different terms used interchangeably to describe such workplaces. These include closed shops, which refers to workplaces where only union members can be employed; union security agreements, which are contracts between employers and unions stating that all employees must join unions or pay dues; and agency shops, which permit employees to opt-out of the union but pay fees equivalent to the dues. Although these terms differ slightly in meaning, they are used to describe the same concept of union workplaces. Regardless of the term used, these workplaces are beneficial in promoting collective bargaining and protecting workers' rights.
