labor union

American  

noun

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

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labor union Cultural  

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of labor union

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Some oil-related firms have requested a delay in finalizing wage talks in the wake of heightened geopolitical risks, a labor union official says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Preliminary data from the nation’s largest labor union group, known as Rengo, showed that 1,100 members secured wage increases of 5.26% on average this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Preliminary data from the nation’s largest labor union group showed that 1,100 members secured wage increases of 5.26% on average this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, Japan’s largest labor union group—the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, also known as Rengo—is scheduled to release preliminary results from the annual ‘shunto’ wage negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal

California’s DMV, labor unions and advocacy groups have sued the federal government over the new regulations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• trade union