trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another incumbent, Councilmember Imelda Padilla, coasted to reelection after securing support from public safety unions, construction trade unions, Valley business groups and others. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024 All of Ireland’s major political parties eventually voted in favor of the proposals, as did trade unions, charities and equality groups, including the National Women’s Council and Ireland’s former president, Mary McAleese. Megan Specia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 Under the banner of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda, community colleges, trade unions, and labor management partnerships can now apply for funding to establish Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs). Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Their relatives, medical trade unions, activists and opposition lawmakers alleged that low-quality drugs led to poor patient care. Bharatha Mallawarachi, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2024 The accused gave the money to trade union leaders instead of the workers. Associated Press, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2024 The survey, conducted by Italian management software firm Zucchetti and the trade union entity Fecomércio Santa Catarina in Brazil, aimed to understand the impact of technology tools on the everyday operations of Brazil's small and micro businesses. Angelica Mari, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, some farmer and trade unions plan a countrywide rural strike Feb. 16. Krutika Pathi, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Feb. 2024 That’s a big reason some trade unions stand opposed to policies and legislation aimed at rethinking freeway expansions across the state. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun

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