C1 noun Formel

nonunior

/ˌnɒnˈjuːniənər/

A worker or individual who is not a member of a labor union, often used in discussions regarding industrial relations and labor laws. This term identifies someone who operates outside of collective bargaining agreements and does not participate in union-organized activities or dues.

Exemples

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1

As a nonunior, she was not required to participate in the strike called by the factory workers.

As a nonunior, she was not required to participate in the strike called by the factory workers.

2

The legislation aims to protect the rights of the nonunior against workplace discrimination based on membership status.

The legislation aims to protect the rights of the nonunior against workplace discrimination based on membership status.

3

He's been a nonunior his whole career because he prefers to negotiate his own salary.

He's been a nonunior his whole career because he prefers to negotiate his own salary.

Famille de mots

Nom
nonunior
Adjectif
non-union
Apparenté
non-unionism
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'non-' (not) + 'union' + '-or' (person suffix). A nonunior is a 'not-union-person'.

Quiz rapide

Despite the pressure from his colleagues to join the strike, the _______ decided to continue working his shift.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : nonunior

Exemples

1

As a nonunior, she was not required to participate in the strike called by the factory workers.

everyday

As a nonunior, she was not required to participate in the strike called by the factory workers.

2

The legislation aims to protect the rights of the nonunior against workplace discrimination based on membership status.

formal

The legislation aims to protect the rights of the nonunior against workplace discrimination based on membership status.

3

He's been a nonunior his whole career because he prefers to negotiate his own salary.

informal

He's been a nonunior his whole career because he prefers to negotiate his own salary.

4

Academic discourse on labor economics frequently contrasts the wage growth of union members with that of the nonunior.

academic

Academic discourse on labor economics frequently contrasts the wage growth of union members with that of the nonunior.

5

The firm operates an open-shop policy, welcoming both union members and the nonunior alike.

business

The firm operates an open-shop policy, welcoming both union members and the nonunior alike.

Famille de mots

Nom
nonunior
Adjectif
non-union
Apparenté
non-unionism

Collocations courantes

staunch nonunior staunch nonunior
nonunior status nonunior status
rights of a nonunior rights of a nonunior
hiring a nonunior hiring a nonunior
nonunior workforce nonunior workforce

Phrases Courantes

remain a nonunior

remain a nonunior

the nonunior perspective

the nonunior perspective

act as a nonunior

act as a nonunior

Souvent confondu avec

nonunior vs non-union

Non-union is usually an adjective describing a place or status, whereas nonunior is the noun referring to the person.

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Notes d'usage

The term is most frequently used in legal, industrial, or historical contexts regarding labor movements. It is less common in modern casual speech than 'non-union worker'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'non-union' as a noun for a person, but 'nonunior' specifically designates the agent.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'non-' (not) + 'union' + '-or' (person suffix). A nonunior is a 'not-union-person'.

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Origine du mot

Formed from the Latin prefix 'non-' (not) and 'unio' (oneness/union), combined with the English agentive suffix '-or'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: nonuniors Often preceded by the indefinite article 'a'
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Contexte culturel

This term is culturally significant in countries with a history of industrial action and debates over 'right-to-work' laws, particularly in the US and UK.

Quiz rapide

Despite the pressure from his colleagues to join the strike, the _______ decided to continue working his shift.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : nonunior

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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