craft union

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noun
  1. a labor union composed only of people in the same craft.

Origin of craft union

1
First recorded in 1920–25

Other words from craft union

  • craft unionist, noun

Words Nearby craft union

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How to use craft union in a sentence

  • If the craft union cannot fit all types of male workers, much less can it fit all women.

    Women in Modern Industry | B. L. Hutchins

British Dictionary definitions for craft union

craft union

noun
  1. a labour organization membership of which is restricted to workers in a specified trade or craft: Compare industrial union

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