labor union; trade union
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labor union; trade union
formalAn organization formed by workers to protect their collective interests, negotiate with employers, and improve working conditions. Originated in mid-18th century Britain.
Tā他
shì是
qì汽
chē车
zhì制
zào造
chǎng厂
gōng工
huì会
de的
zhǔ主
xí席
。
He is the chairman of the automobile factory's labor union.
Gōng工
huì会
dài代
biǎo表
gōng工
rén人
yǔ与
zī资
fāng方
jìn进
xíng行
tán谈
pàn判
。
The union represents the workers in negotiations with the management.
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Xǔ许
duō多
guó国
jiā家
dōu都
lì立
fǎ法
bǎo保
hù护
gōng工
huì会
de的
quán权
lì利
。
Many countries have legislation protecting the rights of trade unions.
Chǎn产
yè业
gōng工
huì会
dài代
biǎo表
tè特
dìng定
háng行
yè业
de的
gōng工
rén人
，
ér而
zhí职
yè业
gōng工
huì会
dài代
biǎo表
tè特
dìng定
zhí职
yè业
de的
gōng工
rén人
。
Industrial unions represent workers in a specific industry, while craft unions represent workers in a specific trade.