trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

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Hynes has the support of the Cook County Democratic Party, the Chicago Federation of Labor, building trade unions and the Building Owners and Managers Association, which represents the local office building industry. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Everybody to Kenmure Street was largely funded by Screen Scotland and cash from a Kickstarter campaign, alongside support from Scottish trade unions. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026 In classic trade union fashion, the guild kept its eye on bread-and-butter issues — overtime, lunch breaks, sick days. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026 The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in a statement said operations would resume immediately after a return-to-work agreement was reached with the trade union Tuesday. ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade union

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trade union was in 1828

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“Trade union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20union. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun

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