union membership
[/ˈjuːnjən ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/]
nounpl: union memberships
filiação sindical
1. The status of being a member of a labor union or trade union
Union membership provides workers with collective bargaining power.
A filiação sindical proporciona aos trabalhadores poder de negociação coletiva.
2. The number or percentage of workers who belong to unions in a given organization, industry, or country
Union membership has declined in the manufacturing sector over the past decade.
A filiação sindical diminuiu no setor de manufatura na última década.
3. The act or process of joining a labor union
She applied for union membership after being hired at the factory.
Ela solicitou a filiação sindical depois de ser contratada na fábrica.
Union membership remains significant in Brazil, particularly in sectors like public service, transportation, and manufacturing. The concept is deeply tied to workers' rights movements. In the USA, union membership peaked in the 1950s but has declined significantly, though it remains important in certain industries and regions. In both countries, union membership is often a source of worker identity and collective political power.
NYC Slang
being in the union
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