trade union

Example Sentences

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French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Furthermore, the EU is no longer just a monetary and trade union of nations.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

He agreed, and after a long career as a draughtsman and trade union regional organiser, he signed up as a volunteer.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The tide began to shift after his 2013 death and the ascension of Maduro, a former trade union leader who lacked the charisma of his mentor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 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