What is another word for open shop?
Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊpən ʃˈɒp] (IPA) 
Open shop refers to a workplace where employees are not required to join a union as a condition of employment. It is also known as a non-union shop. Other synonyms for open shop include merit shop, free shop, and preference shop. Merit shop refers to a workplace where promotions, raises, and other benefits are based on an individual's merit or performance, rather than seniority or union membership. Free shop denotes free selection of employees, whereas preference shop refers to selecting employees based on factors other than union membership, such as qualifications and experience. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they all refer to non-union workplaces where employees have the freedom to join or not join a union.
