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labor unionist — unionist (def. 2). * * * labor unionist, a member of a labor union: »Labor unionists believe in collective bargaining (Emory S. Bogardus) … Useful english dictionary
labor skate — noun slang : a member of a labor union * * * labor skate, U.S. Slang. a labor unionist: »These were no local cops picking up a labor skate for disturbing the peace (Newsweek) … Useful english dictionary
unionist — [yo͞on′yənist] n. 1. a person who believes in unionism 2. a member of a labor union ☆ 3. [U ] a supporter of the federal union of the U.S., esp. during the Civil War 4. [usually U ] a supporter of the political union of Northern Ireland and Great … English World dictionary
Labor federation competition in the United States — A labor federation is a group of unions or labor organizations that are in some sense coordinated. The terminology used to identify such organizations grows out of usage, and has sometimes been imprecise. For example, nationals are sometimes… … Wikipedia
unionist — union u‧nion [ˈjuːnjən] noun 1. [countable] an organization formed by workers to protect their rights: • If you decide to join the union you are encouraged to play an active part and to ensure your views are represented. • a union agreement (= an … Financial and business terms
LABOR — In the Bible and Apocrypha The Bible regards labor as human destiny and an aspect of the order of heaven and earth and all therein. According to Genesis 2:5, a condition of the creation of plant life was the presence of a human being to cultivate … Encyclopedia of Judaism
labor union — noun an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer (Freq. 3) you have to join the union in order to get a job • Syn: ↑union, ↑trade union, ↑trades union, ↑brotherhood • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management — The United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management (also known as the McClellan Committee) was a select committee created by the United States Senate on January 30, 1957,[1] and dissolved on March 31,… … Wikipedia
José Alonso (trade unionist) — José Alonso (Montserrat, Buenos Aires, 6 February 1917 1970) was an Argentine politician and trade unionist. Early life José Alonso was the son of a Spanish tailor, and dedicated himself to the same profession. He was first elected syndicalist… … Wikipedia
Jack Hughes (trade unionist) — Morris John Rodwell Jack Hughes (1910 – ?) was an Australian trade unionist and communist. Hughes was born in Sydney and joined the Australian Labor Party s Rockdale branch in 1927. He was elected to the State Conference in 1931 and the… … Wikipedia
