trade union

英 [ˌtreɪd ˈjuːniən]

美 [ˌtreɪd ˈjuːniən]

n. 工会

Collins.2

牛津词典

noun

工会
an organization of workers, usually in a particular industry, that exists to protect their interests, improve conditions of work, etc.

工会
Atrade unionis an organization that has been formed by workers in order to represent their rights and interests to their employers, for example in order to improve working conditions or wages.

in AM, usually use 美国英语通常用 labor union

noun

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
1. you have to join the union in order to get a job
Synonym:unionlabor uniontrades unionbrotherhood

She's active in the work of the trade union.
她做工会工作很积极。
He took part in the organization of a trade union.
他参加了工会的组织工作。
The letter called for trade union freedom and civil rights, but did not openly denounce the regime
这封信呼吁保障工会自由和公民权利，但没有公开谴责该政权。
The whole matter comes down to a power struggle between the trade union and the directors.
整个事情归根结蒂无非是工会与董事们之间的权力之争。
They kept back 80 dollars from my wages for trade union membership dues.
他们从我的工资中扣下80元钱交工会会费。
The trade union organization strengthened the solidarity of its members.
工会组织加强了会员之间的团结。
He accepted the call to the chairman of the trade union.
他应邀担任工会主席。
Trade Union leaders have demanded the government rescind the price rise.
工会领导已经要求政府阻止价格上涨。
The trade union movement was swept along by the same tidal wave of patriotism which affected the country as a whole
这场波及全国的爱国热潮还对那场工会运动起到了推波助澜的作用。
The trade union negotiated a new contract with the owner.
工会和厂主议定了新的契约。