trades union

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He expressed disappointment at the strike action, adding: "The university will remain in regular and constructive dialogue with the EIS, and other trades union bodies."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

The trades union contend it’s a model that protects workers against exploitation and inadequate job safety protections.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2023

And former trades union official Ron continues to fight doggedly for justice — or at least as much as his bad knee will allow.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022

Democrats running include former Hormel Foods CEO Jeffrey Ettinger, ex-political consultant Sarah Brakebill-Hacke and Rick DeVoe, a bookstore owner and former political director for a local building trades union.

From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2022

She was sufficiently good-hearted, but the trades union spirit was in her and she did not like the idea that another girl should find a post without going through exactly the same training as herself.

From The Privet Hedge by Buckrose, J. E.