trade union

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noun (1)

: labor union
trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

trade unionist

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noun (2)

1
: a member of a trade union
2
: an advocate of trade unionism

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Walesa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of the Polish anti-communist resistance as the head of the Solidarity trade union, and was later Polish president, had a front row seat during the inauguration ceremony. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 The trade union Prospect, which represents collections access officers at the Storehouse, argued that its members were not given enough time to use the bathroom or drink water during their shifts. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Giannoulias entered the race buoyed by high name recognition, support from trade unions and a towering lead in campaign cash. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Employees of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum who are members of the Prospect trade union on July 29 voted to strike over issues including pay, working conditions, and access to water and toilets, The Guardian reports. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade union

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 19 Aug. 2026.

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trade union

noun
: labor union
trade unionist noun

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trade union

noun
: labor union

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