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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trade unionism¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

That history shows that trade unionism itself may well be the most efficacious road to a reform of Silicon Valley capitalism.

From Washington Post

Land-reform in its earliest stages, like trade unionism in England, was accompanied by disorder.

From Project Gutenberg

The aggressive trade unionism of these early trade societies forced the masters to combine against them.

From Project Gutenberg

Even while their attention had been engrossed by trade unionism, the workingmen were awake to the issue of monopoly.

From Project Gutenberg

Midway between trade unionism and the simon-pure, idealistic reform philosophies stood producers' and consumers' cooperation.

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To bring it to pass two alternatives were possible: trade unionism or legislation.

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