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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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.
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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
Mercedes-Benz Group AG vowed not to make anti-union threats as part of a deal to resolve a US labor board case over the company’s response to a high-stakes Alabama organizing drive.
—Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
Darrell Belcher, a VW worker who voted against the union originally and is helping to organize the current anti-union campaign.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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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
Mercedes-Benz Group AG vowed not to make anti-union threats as part of a deal to resolve a US labor board case over the company’s response to a high-stakes Alabama organizing drive.
—Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
Darrell Belcher, a VW worker who voted against the union originally and is helping to organize the current anti-union campaign.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Anti-union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-union. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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