trade union

noun

trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

Examples of trade union in a Sentence

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Activists of different trade unions burn an effigy of US President Donald Trump to protest against the recent tariff hikes imposed by the US on India during a demonstration in Kolkata on August 13, 2025. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 British online fashion retailer Asos renewed its global framework agreement with IndustriAll Global Union, committing to protect worker rights, trade union access and responsible supply chain practices. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025 In Italy, industry associations and trade unions are pressuring the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to define a countrywide mandatory protocol and policy to ensure the luxury sector complies with fair work standards. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025 Numerous fashion industry trade associations, trade unions and legal authorities have signed the non-legally binding memorandum. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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trade union

noun
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun

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