The union has a security clause that requires all new employees to joi

QUESTION

The union has a security clause that requires all new employees to join the union. The security clause states that all members must maintain their memberships during the duration of the contract. This is an example of:

a. A closed shop
b. A union shop
c. A maintenance-of-membership clause
d. An agency shop

ANSWER:

ANS: C
A maintenance-of-membership clause requires union members to maintain their membership during a specific period, such as the duration of the contract.