1.
union, labor union
An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.
労働組合に加入する。
To join a labor union.
組合員として活動する。
To be active as a union member.
組合の代表と交渉する。
To negotiate with the union representative.
2.
association, cooperative, guild
An organization of people with common interests or occupation.
農業協同組合
Agricultural cooperative.
漁業組合
Fishing cooperative.
地域の商工組合に参加して、情報交換や共同事業に取り組んでいる。
I participate in the local commerce and industry association, engaging in information exchange and joint projects.
組合 refers to organized associations.
TYPES OF UNIONS:
- 労働組合 (labor union)
- 企業組合 (company union)
- 職業組合 (trade union)
TYPES OF COOPERATIVES:
- 農業協同組合 (agricultural co-op, JA)
- 生活協同組合 (consumer co-op)
- 信用組合 (credit union)
RELATED TERMS:
- 組合員 (union member)
- 組合費 (union dues)
- 組合活動 (union activities)