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

Because of the shortage, more than 41% of controllers work 10 hours a day for six days a week, the labor union’s spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association labor union has said it is concerned about the exclusion of thousands of controllers who consistently reported for duty during the shutdown with minimal time off.

From The Wall Street Journal

It underscores one advantage Chinese companies have in deploying AI versus the U.S.: no independent labor unions.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the lower-cost productions are raising concerns among Hollywood labor unions.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association labor union didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• trade union