trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionism noun

trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The program’s wage framework, developed by the building trade unions and enacted without real estate industry input, is at odds with New York’s housing needs. — Jim Whelan, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

In some positive news for the AI trade, the Wall Street Journal r eported Friday that trade unions are threatening to withhold support for politicians that oppose data center construction. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Its bitter rival in the conflict, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues to hold nine reporters in detention, according to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, an independent trade union for the news media. — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

In April 2026, MuCEM workers affiliated with trade unions published another letter calling for Costa’s suspension, citing the allegations against him. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trade union

• antiunion
• communion
• disunion
• nonunion

Kids Definition

trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionist noun

Legal Definition

trade union

noun

: labor union