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trade union

noun

  1. a labor union of craftspeople or workers in related crafts, as distinguished from general workers or a union including all workers in an industry.

  2. labor union.



trade union

noun

  1. an association of employees formed to improve their incomes and working conditions by collective bargaining with the employer or employer organizations

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • trade-union adjective
  • trade unionism noun
  • trade unionist noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of trade union1

First recorded in 1825–35
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The Welsh government said it was working with trade bodies and trade unions to find solutions, while Newport council said footfall in the city was rising.

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The trade union's annual conference heard that more patients were videoing their procedures on mobile phones, often without asking permission.

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Speaking at the anti-racism rally at Belfast City Hall, Nathalie Donnelly from trade union Unison said she had colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds who were terrified and "basically hiding at home".

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A university's decision to give its vice chancellor a 13% pay rise before cutting dozens of jobs has been criticised by a trade union.

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The referendum was initiated by a citizens' initiative and supported by civil society groups and trade unions, all of whom campaigned for the Yes vote.

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