Word of the Day: Union
Use the word “union” when things or people come together.
- A marriage is a union between two people.
- The United States is a union of fifty states.
- A credit union is a bank where members can deposit or borrow money.
This word is often used to describe a workers’ group that meets and organizes in solidarity when negotiating for wages and benefits.
- The UAW (United Auto Workers) is a very big union. It protects the interests of auto workers.
- The AFL-CIO is another large and powerful union. It represents workers in many different industries and trades.
- Sometimes a union organizes a strike in order to demand better working conditions or better wages.
- I belong to a teachers’ union.
- I have to pay dues to the union. (dues = money for membership)
- The union bargains on my behalf. (bargain = negotiate)
- The union protects teachers’ rights as workers and it helps to improve working conditions.
When the prefix “re” goes before “union,” it forms the word “reunion.” This is a gathering of people who have had past relationships and are interested in seeing each other again.
- A family reunion is a gathering of family members from many different locations and across generations.
- A class reunion is a meeting of people who once went to high school or college together.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with U page to see the list of all words starting with letter U. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
