单词 | union scale |
释义 | > as lemmasunion scale union scale n. the minimum guaranteed rate of pay for members of a particular trade union. ΚΠ 1879 Dundee Courier & Argus 29 Apr. 5/4 The cabinetmakers of Leeds, after being on strike for a week, have resumed work on the masters' terms—viz., a reduction of 5 per cent. on the Union scale. 1937 Tempo Aug. 15/3 General upping of union scale on all local jobs expected for fall season. 1976 Honolulu Star-Bull. 21 Dec. d2/6 The artists will be paid union scale, and the Kennedy Center is donating the space, he added. 1994 J. Barth Once upon Time 231 So we were, I suppose, semi-professionals, though working well below union scale. < as lemmas |
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