trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

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To take just a few examples, trade unions and churches helped to set up senior centers, which served as hubs of communal living for retirees. James Chappel / Made By History, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025 The campaign will unite more than 80 trade unions and advocacy groups. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024 Many South African trade unions and social movements were in favor of them, but the Congress of South African Trade Unions, the main workers’ organization that helped bring down the regime, was concerned that divestment could lead to the loss of jobs and pensions. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024 On the eve of the second round of talks, which took place today, the National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions (UNSA), a French confederation of trade unions, issued its demands. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 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 7 Feb. 2025.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun

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