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as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism
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as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union
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as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved
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Recent Examples of unions
Both unions are working to raise public awareness of their struggles and to compel their employers to engage in discussions about fair compensation and labor practices.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns at some stores run by Apple, Trader Joe's and the outdoor equipment company REI.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Amazon Says Striking Drivers Are Not Employees The Teamsters have established 20 bargaining units across multiple Amazon facilities and are demanding that the company officially recognize these unions at each location.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to these demographic shifts, in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party notably lost support from Latino voters, particularly in swing states, as well as unions, both groups traditionally a stronghold of Democratic backing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But as of now, those organizations are not unions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns at some stores run by Apple, Trader Joe's and the outdoor equipment company REI.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Amazon Says Striking Drivers Are Not Employees The Teamsters have established 20 bargaining units across multiple Amazon facilities and are demanding that the company officially recognize these unions at each location.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to these demographic shifts, in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party notably lost support from Latino voters, particularly in swing states, as well as unions, both groups traditionally a stronghold of Democratic backing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But as of now, those organizations are not unions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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Automotive mergers have a long history of failing to meet expectations and ultimately falling apart.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Such mergers will produce living breathing art, some of which will interact with humans.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This can lead to a brand’s message not resonating with a target audience, or worse yet create negative associations.Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Matt Conlin, Fluent’s CCO & Founder, drives sales, marketing, and partnerships.Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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This ranged from partnerships with Pininfarina, which designed cars for Ferrari, to the Atlantic Challenger, a powerboat that made a 1988 Atlantic crossing without refueling.Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with external partners—such as cybersecurity consultants and legal advisors—can provide valuable support during a crisis.Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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For example, collaborations including merchandise drops tied to in-game branding and virtual items highlight how creators can strengthen connections between their audiences and brands.Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Use these insights to optimize future collaborations and improve audience targeting.Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some had gang affiliations, but many did not.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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