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trade unionism
or trade-un·ion·ism
[ treyd yoon-yuh-niz-uhm ]
noun
- the system, methods, or practice of trade or labor unions.
- trade unions collectively.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trade unionism1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
Land-reform in its earliest stages, like trade unionism in England, was accompanied by disorder.
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The aggressive trade unionism of these early trade societies forced the masters to combine against them.
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Even while their attention had been engrossed by trade unionism, the workingmen were awake to the issue of monopoly.
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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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