"labor union" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: labor unions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} labor union (plural labor unions)
  1. (Canada, US) A continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment; a trade union. Wikipedia link: labor union Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Collectives, Organizations Synonyms: labour union [Canada, UK]

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