trade union

noun

: labor union
trade unionism noun
trade unionist noun

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In some positive news for the AI trade, the Wall Street Journal r eported Friday that trade unions are threatening to withhold support for politicians that oppose data center construction. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Its bitter rival in the conflict, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues to hold nine reporters in detention, according to the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, an independent trade union for the news media. — Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 In April 2026, MuCEM workers affiliated with trade unions published another letter calling for Costa’s suspension, citing the allegations against him. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026 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. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade union

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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 1 Sep. 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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