(also ˌtrades ˈunion ) (both BrE ) ( NAmE ˈlabor union ) (also union BrE , NAmE ) noun
an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their interests, improve conditions of work, etc.
► ˌtrade-ˈunionism noun [ U ]:
the history of trade unionism
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