vertical union

American  

noun

1. industrial union.

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vertical union British  

noun

1. another name (esp US) for industrial union

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Etymology

Origin of vertical union

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A so-called "vertical" union, it embraces all sorts of employees, from editorial writers to janitors, who have little contact with each other.

From Time Magazine Archive

Inclusion of those groups with newswriters, said he, "is nothing more than a surreptitious effort to impose a vertical union for strike purposes."

From Time Magazine Archive

This means a vertical union in each industry, free of domination or control by employers or outside labor leaders.

From Time Magazine Archive

Likewise typesetters, pressmen, engravers and binders should join forces for one vertical union in the printing industry.

From Time Magazine Archive