trade unionism
trade unionism
noun
1.
the system, methods, or practice of trade or labor unions.
2.
trade unions collectively.
Also, trade-un·ion·ism, trades-un·ion·ism.
Origin:
1870–75
1870–75
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| trade union or trades union | |
| —n | |
| an association of employees formed to improve their incomes and working conditions by collective bargaining with the employer or employer organizations | |
| trades union or trades union | |
| —n | |
| trade unionism or trades union | |
| —n | |
| trades unionism or trades union | |
| —n | |
| trade unionist or trades union | |
| —n | |
| trades unionist or trades union | |
| —n | |
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trade unionism
association and activities of workers in a trade or industry for the purpose of obtaining or assuring improvements in working conditions through their collective action
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