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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According to a report from Italy’s biggest labor union, CGIL, and labor union FLAI, in 2021 there were approximately 230,000 irregular workers employed in the primary sector, which largely includes non-resident foreigners employed in agriculture.
—Sharon Braithwaite, CNN, 21 June 2024
An alliance that includes labor unions, parents and former Los Angeles schools Supt.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Now, a coalition of environmental nonprofits, labor unions, health professionals and environmental justice groups is asking the agency to change that.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 18 June 2024
The labor union for state employees, SEIU Local 1000, has been fighting to make Juneteenth a state paid holiday.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 17 June 2024
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Sharon Braithwaite, CNN, 21 June 2024
An alliance that includes labor unions, parents and former Los Angeles schools Supt.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Now, a coalition of environmental nonprofits, labor unions, health professionals and environmental justice groups is asking the agency to change that.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 18 June 2024
The labor union for state employees, SEIU Local 1000, has been fighting to make Juneteenth a state paid holiday.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 17 June 2024
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“Labor union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labor%20union. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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