Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trade-union-movement
noun
/treɪd ˈjunɪn ˈmuːvmənt/
Definition
The organized effort of workers to improve their working conditions, wages, and benefits through collective bargaining and other forms of advocacy.
Examples
- The trade-union movement played a significant role in establishing workers’ rights in the early 20th century.
- Many workers joined the trade-union movement to ensure fair wages and safe working conditions.
- The trade-union movement has been influential in advocating for policies that benefit labor communities.
Meaning
A collective action by workers to unite for their common interests within the workplace.
Synonyms
- Labor movement
- Workers’ movement
- Union activism
