Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Exam. Enhance your knowledge with interactive quizzes and detailed explanations. Boost your confidence and excel in your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What is an 'open shop'?

A unionized workplace
A workplace where union membership is required
A non-unionized workplace
A government-operated facility

The correct answer is: A non-unionized workplace

An 'open shop' refers to a workplace where union membership is not a requirement for employment. In this type of environment, employees may choose whether to join a union or not, and unions cannot compel workers to pay dues or become members as a condition of employment. This setup promotes individual choice regarding union affiliation, which can lead to a diverse workforce where some employees are union members while others are not. In contrast, unionized workplaces typically have agreements that may require union membership or payment of dues for employees in that organization. Options indicating a mandatory union membership or a government-operated facility do not align with the basic definition of an open shop, which emphasizes voluntary association with a union.