trade union

noun

: labor union

trade unionism noun

trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Friday’s nationwide action was spearheaded by the anti-capitalist trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), and included workers across the public and private sectors. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Members of various trade unions attended the Town Council meetings and spoke out in support of the data center. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

This position was endorsed by the trade unions and even the small, traditionally ​anti-​militarist ​far-​left faction of the socialist party led by Gustave Hervé. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

The move comes ahead of legislative changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 that will require employers to facilitate trade union access to workplaces in the United Kingdom. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 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