trade union
noun/ˌtreɪd ˈjuːniən/
/ˌtreɪd ˈjuːniən/
(also union)
(British English also trades union, North American English also labor union)
- an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their interests, improve conditions of work, etc.Topics Businessb1, Working lifeb1
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