Union

Organization of workers to protect their rights.

labor union trade union

From Old French unione, from Latin unio (union), from unus (one).

A union is like a team for workers, helping them talk to their boss about things like better pay and safer working conditions.

The first recorded labor strike occurred in ancient Rome
Unions have historically fought for things like the weekend and child labor laws
Samuel Gompers was a key figure in the American labor movement

labor union trade union

organization association

craft union industrial union

members officers contracts

workplace economy

advocacy representational social structure