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unionism Definition

union·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

    1. the principle of union
    2. support of this principle or of a specified union
  2. the system or principles of labor unions
  3. ☆ loyalty to the federal union of the U.S., esp. during the Civil War

unionism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • trade: For them trade unionism had become a middle class career.
  • promote: They were interested not only in the fund raising possibilities, but also in using festivals and events to promote trade unionism.
  • divide: Divided unionism has become part of the Northern Ireland political scene.
  • undermine: He thereby pioneered the idea of a broad-based civil rights campaign as the practical means of undermining unionism.
  • think: Ultimately, I think Unionism is an extremely reactionary set of political ideas; I think that about Republicanism in some ways too.
  • say: It's no exaggeration to say trade unionism in the UK stands at a historically important crossroads.

Preposition: in

industry: His research focuses on the politics of cultural production and, more particularly, trade unionism in the American entertainment industry.

Adjective modifier

  • militant: All components of what went on to establish the early CPGB were deeply rooted in the culture of militant trade unionism.
  • industrial: The path to industrial unionism should be followed through our fight in the trades unions.
  • Irish: He has written extensively on the Union, and on Irish Unionism.
  • radical: To market an idea of radical union activity, to look if it is possible to make radical unionism attractive to the masses.
  • Scottish: The SNP has only became a real political force following the decline of Scottish Unionism.
  • modern: Modern trade unionism needs to fight for workers rights wherever they are.

Modifies a noun

  • project: It will tap into the TUC's increased activity around union reps through its New Unionism project.
  • today: Within trade unionism today can be found immensely innovative ways of helping people.

Noun used with modifier

  • trade: History of British trade unionism; Trades Union Congress site.
  • movement: The case meant to represent'social movement unionism ' is the KMU of the Philippines.
  • business: It would place them into the camp of business unionism.
  • credit: Belloc and Chesterton were outspoken advocates of credit unionism.
  • community: Community unionism and trade union renewal in the UK: Moving beyond the fragments at last?