trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

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The petition was set up by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the largest trade union of public employees in the United States, representing 1.3 million workers. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Additional contributions came from more moderate trade unions as well as current and former attorneys and judges. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024 Many trade unions also offer apprenticeship programs that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 That remains the single largest contribution to Johnson since his 2023 election outside of some trade unions, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

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