trade associations
1Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations — A sign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania marking the former headquarters of the Mechanics Union of Trade Associations Abbreviation MUTA Formation 9 October 1827 ( …
2Federation of International Trade Associations — The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA) based in Reston, Virginia, USA, was founded in 1984. It fosters international trade by strengthening the role of associations in the United States, Mexico and Canada.FITA s website, the… …
3Federation of Environmental Trade Associations — The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is the recognised UK body which represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, ventilating, refrigeration air conditioning industry.… …
4trade association — trade associations N COUNT A trade association is a body representing organizations within the same trade. It aims to protect their collective interests, especially in negotiations with governments and trade unions. ...one of the two main trade… …
5Major Trade Associations and Organizations — American Apparel & Footwear Association (United States) American Fiber Manufacturers Association (United States) American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition (United States) American Marketing Association (United States) Apparel International… …
6Associations in Ancient Rome — In Ancient Rome, the principle of private association was recognized very early by the state; sodalitates for religious purposes are mentioned in the XII Tables [Gaius in Digest, 47. 22. 4] , and collegia opificum, or trade guilds,, were believed …
7trade association — an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests. [1925 30] * * * ▪ business also called trade organization voluntary association of business firms organized on a… …
8trade association — An association of companies in the same trade, formed to represent them in negotiations with governments, unions, other trade associations, etc. , and to keep members informed of new developments affecting the trade. Trade associations also… …
9trade association — noun : an association of tradesmen, businessmen, or manufacturers in a particular trade or industry for the protection and advancement of their common interests * * * an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade,… …
10trade association — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms trade association : singular trade association plural trade associations business an organization formed to represent a number of businesses involved in the same type of work …
