trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionism noun

trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ars has reached out to the Korean Metal Workers’ Union and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions—a national trade union center—for comment on the current labor strike and negotiations. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026

Corinaldesi ruled out layoffs or redundancies, quashing the concerns of local trade union Filcams Cgil over the fate of the 200 workers employed by LuisaViaRoma at the time. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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

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