labor union
nounUK /ˈleɪ.bə ˈjuː.ni.ən/
US /ˈleɪ.bɚ ˈjuː.ni.ən/
A group of workers who join together to help each other get fair pay and good working conditions.
The labor union asked the factory to give the workers a raise.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An organized association of employees formed to protect and advance their shared interests through bargaining with employers.
The labor union negotiated a new contract that included better health benefits.
3. A legally recognized body that represents workers in discussions about wages, hours, and safety.
After the vote, the labor union became the official voice for the warehouse staff.
4. A coalition of workers across a company or industry that can call for collective action such as a strike.
The labor union voted to strike when talks with management broke down.