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trade union

noun

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

trade union

noun

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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Derived Forms

trade unionism, noun
trade unionist, noun

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of trade union¹

First recorded in 1825–35

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Hope Not Hate, which is funded by individual donations and trade unions, says it is a nonpartisan campaign that "focuses on the organised far right," something Farage has repeatedly insisted does not include Reform UK.

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Ms Coulson thanked trade unions for their "professionalism and the support" and she praised the workforce for their "extraordinary dedication".

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Swinney said discussions on how to protect "democratic systems" in Scotland would be at "the heart of the gathering", which will be attended by elected politicians, trade unions and civic leaders.

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Political opponents in the Conservatives and Reform UK - and some trade unions – have argued that his agenda is putting jobs in traditional industries at risk and have urged a change of course.

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Swinney said he wanted to bring together political and civic leaders including trade unions, churches and charities to agree a "common approach" on Scottish values.

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tradeswoman trade unionism

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