trade union

Example Sentences

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The demonstrations began in early May with trade union demands for salary increases, stable fuel supplies and more sound economic management.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"At first blush, this case may not seem momentous," said Koh from the trade union confederation.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Then, the contest would go to a vote among some 300,000 Labour members and trade union representatives to choose a winner between Starmer and any other candidate who is nominated for the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Party members and affiliated trade union supporters vote by ranking the candidates in order of preference – putting a one next to their favourite, two for their second choice and so on.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

This was a wonderful honor, to be sure, and my rivals were none other than Princess Anne and the trade union leader Jack Jones.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela