trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

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Newman’s biggest donations have come from conservative-leaning and trade unions like the Correctional Peace Officers Association, Southern California Pipe Trade union council, State Buildings and Construction Trade Council, and Associated General Contractors. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Related Stories While the Reggio Emilia concert is currently on track, the city’s Jewish community, anti-fascist resistance groups, trade unions and politicians are up in arms, calling for it to be canceled. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 On one side, the garment industry’s largest consortium of trade unions and civil society groups is suing Levi’s for misleading Dutch consumers about labor conditions in its supply chain. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026 State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who is also mulling a run, raised $125,767, including sums from several trade unions. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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trade union

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trade unionist noun

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trade union

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