labor union

noun

1. an organization of wage earners or salaried employees for mutual aid and protection and for dealing collectively with employers; trade union.

labor union

1. An organization of workers formed to promote collective bargaining with employers over wages, hours, fringe benefits, job security, and working conditions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of labor union¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The IWA is a political group comprised of 90 women's organisations and movements, as well as various civil society groups including labor unions, human rights organisations and indigenous communities.

From BBC

ICE agents typically shoved David Huerta, a labor union leader, to the ground while he was observing raids in the city’s fashion district.

From Salon

This explains the tax cuts, the deregulation, the tariffs, the subsidies for the rich and big business, the opposition to labor unions, etc.

From Salon

The district and labor unions agree on this remedy, although tighter state finances stand in the way.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown’s campaign website, she said, didn’t list any issues or mention any labor unions when she viewed it this past week.

From Salon

Related Words

• trade union