labor union
noun
: an organization of workers formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions
… members of a labor union with job protection under a collective bargaining agreement with the employer.—
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Often, competitive incentives offered by state governments, state laws that are less friendly to labor unions than many northern states and access to major transportation networks are among the reasons behind the industry’s rise in the South.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But some employees and their labor unions say this is the wrong place for the district to try to cut costs.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the online sign-up sheet, several agencies supported the information session, including education associations, labor unions and immigration advocacy organizations.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Of those, various labor unions represented approximately 360, all of which are in its local media group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
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Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But some employees and their labor unions say this is the wrong place for the district to try to cut costs.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the online sign-up sheet, several agencies supported the information session, including education associations, labor unions and immigration advocacy organizations.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Of those, various labor unions represented approximately 360, all of which are in its local media group.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for labor union
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“Labor union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20union. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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