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View synonyms for labor union
labor union
noun
- an organization of wage earners or salaried employees for mutual aid and protection and for dealing collectively with employers; trade union.
labor union
- An organization of workers formed to promote collective bargaining with employers over wages , hours, fringe benefits , job security, and working conditions.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of labor union1
First recorded in 1865–70
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Example Sentences
It was a strategy that demonstrates how much power labor unions can wield in California politics.
From Los Angeles Times
‘If Chavez-DeRemer commits as Labor secretary to strengthen labor unions and promote worker power, she’s a strong candidate for the job.’
From Los Angeles Times
France has strong labor unions, 30 days of paid vacation rights, and a younger retirement age, Delvaux added.
From Salon
Negative campaigning dominated the race as business interests and labor unions battled for their favored candidate.
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The tried-and-true way to close yawning gaps in income inequality, health care access, and worker satisfaction is with labor unions.
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