How to Use labor union in a Sentence

labor union

noun
  • And the real base of the struggle is the labor unions.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The deal must still be ratified by the five labor unions.
    — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • Since then, Samsung’s labor unions want a piece of the wealth too.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Many of these workers were members of labor unions.
    — Alissa Quart, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
  • And many of the costs can be traced back to labor union special interests.
    — Lylena D. Estabine, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Those two groups, founded by labor unions, claimed tens of thousands of members.
    — Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • But some employees and their labor unions say this is the wrong place for the district to try to cut costs.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Spirit's labor unions are also pushing for a deal.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The agency gave labor unions just days to get out of federal buildings.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
  • None are represented by a labor union.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The allegations shocked many who have long regarded him as a labor union hero.
    — Elizabeth Cobbs, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
  • As a result, service delays are likely, labor unions warn.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Begin with a bloated workforce, with too many middle managers and labor unions.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Multiple efforts by labor unions to strike in protest against the rapid rise in the cost of living amounted to nothing.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Martinez said his support or opposition would be based on whether city labor unions support it.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.
    — Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • The mayor has been doing the bidding for his labor union buddies while costs are being borne by taxpayers.
    — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Slater’s firm is not involved in the labor unions’ lawsuit against the federal government.
    — Joseph Choi, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Illinois has long been a hotbed of labor union activism dating back to the 1880s.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Over 700 businesses were shuttered in the day-long protests, with support from dozens of labor unions across the state.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Training through labor unions is free, and students get paid well over the minimum wage to work while completing their studies.
    — Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The Union Park rally was organized by a broad slate of progressive groups and labor unions.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • The proposals already have drawn criticism from labor unions.
    — ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France.
    — Albertina Torsoli, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The decision has sparked fierce pushback from Hollywood labor unions and other late-night show hosts.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Crosby has gotten support from the city’s largest labor union, while Coyne got support from a construction union.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • Supporters in labor unions and in the House soon began yanking their endorsements.
    — Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • On Friday night, Paz signed an agreement with one of the labor unions, whose leaders called for the blockades to be lifted.
    — ABC News, 20 June 2026
  • There are very few members of Congress who have been in labor unions, who have been bargaining committee members.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Their leadership in the public sector and labor unions is second to none, if only officials would listen to them.
    — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025

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