Legal Definitions - independent union

An independent union is a labor union that is not affiliated with any larger organization or federation. It is a union that operates on its own, without any outside influence or control.

The National Education Association (NEA) is an independent union that represents teachers and other education professionals in the United States. It is not affiliated with any larger labor organization or federation.

Another example of an independent union is the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents workers in the electrical industry. It is not affiliated with any larger labor organization or federation.

These examples illustrate the definition of an independent union because they are both labor unions that operate independently, without any outside influence or control. They are not part of any larger organization or federation, and they make their own decisions about how to represent their members and negotiate with employers.