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   un·ion

   /ˈyo͞onyən/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context: "he was opposed to closer political or economic union with Europe" Similar unificationunitingjoiningmergingmergerfusionfusingamalgamatingamalgamationjunctioncoalitioncombiningcombinationconsolidationconjunctionconfederationfederationintegrationsynthesisblendblendingmixtureminglingcomminglinginformal:mash-upOpposite separationparting
   • ▪ a state of harmony or agreement: "they live in perfect union" Similar unityaccordunisonunanimityharmonyconcordagreementconcurrenceundividedness
   • ▪ a marriage: "their union had not been blessed with children" Similar marriageweddingpartnershippairingalliancematchcompactaffiliationcivil partnershipcouplingintercoursematingformal:coitioncoituscopulationOpposite divorceannulment
   • 2. a club, society, or association formed by people with a common interest or purpose: "members of the Students' Union" Similar associationallianceleagueguildcoalitionconsortiumcombinesyndicateconfederationfederationconfederacypartnershipfraternitybrotherhoodsororitysocietyclubgrouporganizationtrade union
   • ▪ an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests; a labor union: "the National Farmers' Union"
   • ▪ a number of parishes consolidated for the purposes of administering the Poor Laws. historical British
   • ▪ an association of independent churches for purposes of cooperation. British
   • 3. a political unit consisting of a number of states or provinces with the same central government.
   • ▪ the US, especially from its founding by the original thirteen states in 1787–90 to the secession of the Confederate states in 1860–61: "California is the fastest growing state in the Union when it comes to urban encroachment"
   • ▪ the northern states of the US that opposed the seceding Confederate states in the Civil War.
   • 4. the set that comprises all the elements (and no others) contained in any of two or more given sets.
   • ▪ the operation of forming a union.
   • 5. a pipe coupling.
   • 6. a part of a flag with an emblem symbolizing national union, typically occupying the upper corner next to the staff.
   • 7. a fabric made of two or more different yarns, typically cotton and linen or silk.
   • 8. a building at a college or university used by students for recreation and other nonacademic activities. US

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from ecclesiastical Latin unio(n-) ‘unity’, from Latin unus ‘one’.

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2. www.nerdwallet.com › article › financeWhat Is a Union and How Does a Union Work? - NerdWallet

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   Jun 26, 2024 · A union is a group of workers who join together to negotiate pay, benefits, scheduling and other workplace policies and conditions.

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   Jul 6, 2024 · Trade union, also called labor union, an association of workers in a particular trade, industry, or company created for the purpose of securing improvements in pay, benefits, working conditions, or social and political status through collective bargaining.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › labor unionLabor union Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LABOR UNION is an organization of workers formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions. How to use labor union in a sentence.

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   Jun 28, 2024 · A union is a group of employees who have organized the ability to bargain with management for better working conditions. Unions can have thousands of members or just a few, though larger unions may hold more bargaining power. Agreed-upon terms between union representatives and employers apply to all union members.

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   Jun 25, 2024 · In answer to 'What is a union?', it's a group of employees who have organised into a group to bargain with management for better working conditions. It's a democratic organisation where every individual member has a voice in forming the union's direction and holds elections for leadership positions.

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   Mar 31, 2023 · The union organizing process involves gathering people from an organization into a group called a union, which acts as a negotiation mediator between the organization and the workers. More often than not, a union requires a voting process to come into existence.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › European-UnionEuropean Union (EU) | Definition, Flag, Purpose, History, &...

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   3 days ago · European Union (EU), international organization comprising 27 European countries and governing common economic, social, and security policies. Originally confined to western Europe, the EU undertook a robust expansion into central and eastern Europe in the early 21st century.