labor union

noun

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

labor union

1. An organization of workers formed to promote collective bargaining with employers over wages, hours, fringe benefits, job security, and working conditions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of labor union¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Critics, including labor unions and civil service advocates, have called the firings unlawful and politically driven.

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“We did not start the shutdown and we’re not responsible for ending the shutdown,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, a labor union that represents aviation-safety workers.

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Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association labor union, said his organization represents around 10,800 controllers across more than 300 air-traffic facilities.

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In an eerie echo of today, a post-pandemic president promised to restore “real” American values while the country came to blows over racial unrest, shameless disinformation activity, crumbling labor unions, income inequality and censorship.

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Supporters include Democratic politicians and party organizations and labor unions.

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Related Words

• trade union