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

“No one is assigned to do labor union cases, and the unions have every reason to believe no one is looking.”

From Salon

The nation’s largest labor union group recently said that firms have agreed to an average pay increase of more than 5% for a third straight year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some oil-related firms have requested a delay in finalizing wage talks in the wake of heightened geopolitical risks, a labor union official says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Preliminary data from the nation’s largest labor union group, known as Rengo, showed that 1,100 members secured wage increases of 5.26% on average this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Preliminary data from the nation’s largest labor union group showed that 1,100 members secured wage increases of 5.26% on average this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• trade union