united mine workers
Definition
Proper noun * United Mine Workers: A specific and historically significant industrial labor union representing coal miners and other workers in the mining industry, primarily in the United States and Canada. Its full official name is the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA).
Usage
- The term "United Mine Workers" functions as a singular proper noun, referring to the organization as a single entity. It is often used with the definite article "the."
- It is used in historical, political, and economic contexts to discuss labor rights, collective bargaining, industrial history, and workers' movements.
Examples
- In historical context:
- Discussing labor actions:
- Referring to the organization:
Advanced Usage
- The acronym UMWA is commonly used in writing and discourse as a shorthand for the full name.
- The UMWA negotiated a new contract with the coal operators.
Variants and Related Words
- UMWA: The standard acronym for the United Mine Workers of America.
- Industrial union: A type of union (like the UMWA) that represents all workers in a particular industry, regardless of their specific trade or skill.
- Labor union / Trade union: General terms for an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
Synonyms
- (The) Mine Workers' Union
- The Miners' Union
Note: As "United Mine Workers" is a proper noun referring to a specific entity, true synonyms are limited. The alternatives listed are descriptive rather than direct substitutes.
Noun
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an industrial union of mine workers in North America
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