trade legislation

  • 1trade unions —    Trade unions are associations of workers who combine to safeguard their collective interest and to maintain or improve their working conditions and wage levels. Union aims can be industrial, social or political. They are either closed… …

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  • 2legislation — leg·is·la·tion /ˌle jəs lā shən/ n 1: the making or giving of laws; specif: the exercise of the power and function of making rules that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of the state 2: the… …

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  • 3Trade dress — refers to characteristics of the visual appearance of a product or its packaging (or even the facade of a building such as a restaurant) that may be registered and protected from being used by competitors in the manner of a trademark. Vague|What… …

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  • 4Trade unions in Senegal — Trade unionism is a powerful force in the politics, economy, and culture of Senegal, and was one of the earliest trades union movements to form in Francophone West Africa.History of Trade unionism in SenegalSenegal has a long history of Trade… …

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  • 5Trade unions in the United Kingdom — were first decriminalised under the recommendation of a Royal Commission in 1867, which agreed that the establishment of the organisations was to the advantage of both employers and employees. Legalised in 1871, the Trade Union Movement sought to …

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  • 6Trade Union Freedom Bill — is a proposed piece of United Kingdom legislation, which would give greater freedom to unions and their members to collectively bargain and take action to support their interests. It was proposed by the Trades Union Congress in 2006, the… …

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  • 7trade union — trade union, adj. 1. a labor union of craftspeople or workers in related crafts, as distinguished from general workers or a union including all workers in an industry. 2. See labor union. [1825 35] * * * Introduction also called  labour union  … …

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  • 8Trade Act Of 1974 — Legislation passed by U.S. Congress to expand U.S. participation in international trade and reduce trade disputes. The act provided the authority to reduce or eliminate trade barriers, improve relationships with nonmarket (Communist) and… …

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  • 9trade descriptions — It is a criminal offence to apply false descriptions as to the quantities or price of goods or services unless appropriate care was taken. The principal legislation is the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, and the Consumer Protection Act (Part III)… …

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  • 10Trade unions in the Marshall Islands — Trade unions in the Marshall Islands. With a total population of 59,000 the Marshall Islands support a very small economy which does not have a trade union structure. The Constitution allows for the general right of association, however there is… …

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