anti-union
adjective
an·ti-union
ˌan-tē-ˈyün-yən 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly antiunion
: opposed to or hostile toward labor unions
an anti-union environment
anti-union sentiment
anti-union policies
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The initiatives have been promoted by the Freedom Foundation, an anti-union national think tank.
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Jeffrey S. Solochek, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The contract’s $20 wage provision is on par with wage increases that Unite Here won last year for hundreds of Houston hospitality workers including at the Hilton Americas-Houston following a historic 40-day strike, a string of victories that shows union power in a traditionally anti-union state.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, Perez said branches are leaving the union because of high turnover in retail banking, which dilutes the original union-supporting staff and allows the company to re-educate new hires with anti-union talking points.
—Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But the company has faced widespread scrutiny from employees, lawmakers and federal agencies over its labor practices and has been accused of anti-union tactics.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey S. Solochek, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The contract’s $20 wage provision is on par with wage increases that Unite Here won last year for hundreds of Houston hospitality workers including at the Hilton Americas-Houston following a historic 40-day strike, a string of victories that shows union power in a traditionally anti-union state.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, Perez said branches are leaving the union because of high turnover in retail banking, which dilutes the original union-supporting staff and allows the company to re-educate new hires with anti-union talking points.
—Chase Jordan
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But the company has faced widespread scrutiny from employees, lawmakers and federal agencies over its labor practices and has been accused of anti-union tactics.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Anti-union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-union. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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