trade unionism

Definitions of trade unionism
  1. noun
    the system or principles and theory of labor unions
    synonyms: unionism
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    type of:
    labor, labor movement, trade union movement
    an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement
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