What is a labor union?

A trade union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals like better working conditions. Through its leadership, they bargain with the employer on behalf of members and negotiate contracts for employment. They often provided a range of benefits to insure members against unemployment, medical insurance, retirements, and legal resources. Trade unions sometimes enforce strikes or resistance until they achieve their goals. ChaCha for the win!

Answered - 351 days ago at 2:52pm on Feb 24 2011

A labor union is an association of workers for the purpose of improving their economic status and working conditions.

Answered by Crista R. - 826 days ago at 10:36am on Nov 06 2009

A labor union is an organization of wage earners formed for the purpose of serving the members' interests with respect to MORE?

Answered by April H. - 857 days ago at 9:35pm on Oct 05 2009

Labor union: (n.), union: an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employee. Can't text? Call 1-800-2ChaCha!

Answered by Stephen H. - 934 days ago at 6:01pm on Jul 20 2009

An assoc. of workers who gather to improve their economic status & working conditions thru collective bargaining w/ employers. CC!

Answered - 975 days ago at 4:19pm on Jun 10 2009

A labor union is an organization of workers formed to serve members' collective interests with regard to wages&working conditions.

Answered - 1050 days ago at 9:27am on Mar 27 2009

Labor union: a group of workers in a particular industry or factory who organize to get better working conditions.

Answered by Cynthia P. - 1067 days ago at 9:18am on Mar 10 2009