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

Before that vote, labor unions said the upgrade would generate much-needed construction jobs at a time when housing production has been down.

From Los Angeles Times

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom faced pressure Monday from labor unions frustrated with the carrier's financial performance and handling of recent weather disruptions.

From Barron's

From anxiety about job loss to data privacy, mental health workers, lawmakers and labor unions are trying to mitigate AI’s risks as healthcare providers double down on the technology.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, speakers from labor unions were among those urging the City Council to vote down the 45-day moratorium.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision comes against the background of a buoyant Spanish economy, falling unemployment, worker shortages in some sectors, and broad support for the measure, including from labor unions, many businesses and the Catholic Church.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• trade union