1.
union, labor union
An organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests.
2.
association, cooperative, guild
An organization of people with common interests or occupation.
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)
Related Words
Related:
組 (group, class)