What is the purpose of the union shop?

The purpose of the union shop is to ensure that employees become union members after being hired. This type of agreement allows employers to hire non-union workers but requires them to join the union within a specified period as a condition of their employment. The intent behind the union shop is to strengthen the union by maintaining a unified workforce that is collectively represented and to help ensure that all workers benefit from the union's negotiated agreements. This aligns the interests of the workers with those of the union, as collective bargaining efforts are bolstered by having members who contribute to the union's activities and funding.

Options that suggest encouraging non-union membership or promoting voluntary membership would undermine the strength and effectiveness of the union, while increasing management's control over union activities does not reflect the objectives of a union shop arrangement.