trade unionism

or trade-un·ion·ism

[ treyd-yoon-yuh-niz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the system, methods, or practice of trade or labor unions.

  2. trade unions collectively.

Origin of trade unionism

1
First recorded in 1870–75
  • Also trades-un·ion·ism .

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