trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionism noun

trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), a major trade union organization based in Italy, has formally announced a labor dispute over dangerous conditions for museum workers in Venice. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026

Crucially, Miliband is also mistrusted by the trade unions, Labour’s biggest paymasters. — Ian King, CNBC, 15 July 2026

As in France, trade unions exploded with rage, and sustained protests and strikes have taken place periodically for months. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Not trade unions, which ought to realize licensure reform will ultimately lead to more dues-paying members. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 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