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    Sindicato (en. Union)

    /sin.di.ˈka.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organization that defends workers' rights.
    The union negotiated better working conditions for its members.
    El sindicato negoció mejores condiciones laborales para sus miembros.
    A group of people belonging to the same labor category.
    Union members gathered to discuss the strike.
    Los miembros del sindicato se reunieron para discutir la huelga.
    Organization that represents workers in a specific sector.
    The teachers' union protested for a salary increase.
    El sindicato de maestros protestó por un aumento salarial.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'syndicat', which comes from Greek 'syndikós' meaning 'lawyer' or 'defender'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    workers' union
    Organization that groups workers to defend their rights.
    sindicato de trabajadores
    union affiliation
    The act of joining a union.
    afiliación sindical
    collective agreement
    Agreement between a union and an employer regarding labor terms.
    convención colectiva

    Related Words

    workers
    People who perform paid work.
    trabajadores
    negotiation
    Process of discussion and agreement between parties.
    negociación
    labor rights
    Set of regulations and laws that protect workers.
    derechos laborales

    Slang Meanings

    Sindi
    I'm going to the meeting with the 'sindi' this afternoon.
    Voy a la reunión con los 'sindi' esta tarde.
    Unionist
    The unionist was key in organizing the strike.
    El sindicalista fue clave en la organización de la huelga.