{"id":357879,"date":"2017-05-01T17:08:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T22:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/union-shops-closed-shops-and-the-law.html"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:59:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:59:34","slug":"union-shops-closed-shops-and-the-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/union-shops-closed-shops-and-the-law.html","title":{"rendered":"Union Shops, Closed Shops, and the Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Union Shops, Closed Shops, and the Law<\/h1>\n
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The interplay between federal law, state law, and labor unions is complex. Over the years, the implementation of federal and state laws has changed the way that businesses interact with unions. Read on to learn about union shops, closed shops, and the law.<\/p>\r\n

Defining the Types of Shops<\/h2>\r\n

Businesses can be categorized based on their position on union membership. How the law treats different types of shops has changed throughout history, with the passing of several sweeping federal laws impacting labor organizations. When understanding how businesses and unions interact, it’s helpful to understand common terminology:<\/p>\r\n