trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionism noun

trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In April 2026, MuCEM workers affiliated with trade unions published another letter calling for Costa’s suspension, citing the allegations against him. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of the Polish anti-communist resistance as the head of the Solidarity trade union, and was later Polish president, had a front-row seat during the inauguration ceremony. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of the Polish anti-communist resistance as the head of the Solidarity trade union, and was later Polish president, had a front row seat during the inauguration ceremony. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

The trade union Prospect, which represents collections access officers at the Storehouse, argued that its members were not given enough time to use the bathroom or drink water during their shifts. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 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