union

[yoon-yuhn] / ˈyun yən /

NOUN

merger, joining

Synonyms

STRONG

abutment accord agglutination agreement amalgam amalgamation blend centralization combination commixture compound concatenation conciliation concord concurrence confluence congregation conjunction consolidation correlation coupling fusion harmony hookup incorporation intercourse joint junction juncture meeting merging mixture seam symbiosis synthesis tie up tie-in unanimity unification unison uniting unity

WEAK

coadunation coming together melding

Antonyms

STRONG

detachment disagreement disconnection discord dissolution division imbalance parting separation severance

WEAK

divorce

NOUN

group with shared interest, cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

association club federation guild labor union league local society trade union

STRONG

alliance brotherhood coalition confederacy confederation congress employees order sisterhood sodality syndicate

Antonyms

WEAK

management

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SI’s union representing editorial employees praised Minute Media when it took over, and is close to agreeing on a new contract deal with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The union local, which represents 3,800 striking workers, said JBS has agreed to a new round of contract talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The union is calling for a ban on social media for under-16s and a ban on phones in schools.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The new contract is still subject to ratification following a vote by union members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Working conditions did not substantially improve, but the company agreed to re-hire union workers and raise wages.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

union

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