labor union
noun
an organization of wage earners or salaried employees for mutual aid and protection and for dealing collectively with employers; trade union.
labor unions
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pluralof labor union.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Environmental groups and labor unions are among the numerous opponents of Prop.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
When it came to labor, he’s always been the guy backed by the state labor unions.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
She has been endorsed by 13 of the City Council’s 15 members and an array of business leaders, labor unions and advocacy groups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra, the major movie theater chains and some Hollywood labor unions urged the parties to resolve their issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
He began giving money to support causes like labor unions and striking farm workers.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
