craft union — craft unionist. a labor union composed only of people in the same craft. [1920 25] * * * ▪ labour trade union combining workers who are engaged in a particular craft or skill but who may work for various employers and at various locations … Universalium
craft union — ➔ union * * * craft union UK US noun [C] ► HR a trade union whose members are skilled workers who have the same skill: »In the 1890s, many of America s craft unions came together to form the American Federation of Labor (AFL) … Financial and business terms
craft union — n. a labor union to which only workers in a certain trade, craft, or occupation can belong: distinguished from INDUSTRIAL UNION … English World dictionary
craft union — craft′ un ion n. bus gov a labor union of people in the same craft • Etymology: 1920–25 craft′ un ionist, n … From formal English to slang
craft union — noun a labor union whose membership is restricted to workers in a particular craft • Hypernyms: ↑union, ↑labor union, ↑trade union, ↑trades union, ↑brotherhood … Useful english dictionary
craft union — noun Date: 1922 a labor union with membership limited to workers of the same craft compare industrial union … New Collegiate Dictionary
craft union — /ˈkraft junjən/ (say krahft yoohnyuhn) noun a union with membership based on a craft or skill, or on a group of related crafts or skills. Compare industrial union …
craft union — labor union for members of a specific craft (printing, carpentry, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
craft union — A labor union, the membership of which is confined to persons of a single craft or closely related crafts. 31 Am J Rev ed Lab § 13 … Ballentine's law dictionary
craft union — See trade union … Big dictionary of business and management
