trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

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The tide began to shift after his 2013 death and the ascension of Maduro, a former trade union leader who lacked the charisma of his mentor. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 Members encouraged by unions’ responses Quirk-Silva came away heartened that the carpenters and trade unions saw work opportunities for their members in the future. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026 The company plans to expand training partnerships with trade unions, community colleges, and vocational institutions to help local residents qualify for these jobs. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026 The demonstration was organized by the Sudd Cobas trade union. News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun

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