Question

What is the meaning of a “closed shop”? A “closed shop” is a factory where all of the workers are union members. A “closed shop” is a factory that hires both union and non-union members. A “closed shop” is a factory where the owners are in control of setting wages. A “closed shop” is a factory where the owners control the supply of labor.

Answer 1

The meaning of a "closed shop" is, a place of work where membership in a union is a condition for being hired and for continued employment.

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Answer 2

A “closed shop” is a factory where all of the workers are union members.

A pre-entry closed shop (or simply closed shop) is a form of union security agreement under which the employer agrees to hire union members only, and employees must remain members of the union at all times in order to remain employed.