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Trade union

What trade union means in economics, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Trade union
A trade union is an organisation of workers that negotiates with employers over wages and working conditions.
Not to be confused with: Collective bargaining
Collective bargaining is the negotiation between a union and one or more firms over pay and conditions.
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