English Explanatory Dictionary

yellow union

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trade union that is dominated or influenced by an employer and thus not properly independent.

Word forms

yellow union yellow unions

Etymology

In reference to the Fédération nationale des Jaunes de France (National Federation of the Yellows of France), formed in 1902, with yellow chosen in opposition to the red associated with socialism.

Synonyms

company union scab union
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