unionsthat
Unionsthat is a coined term used in some discussions of organized labor to describe coalitions of trade unions that coordinate campaigns and bargaining across sectors, regions, or national borders. It is not a formal, centralized organization; rather, it denotes an emergent pattern of collaboration among autonomous unions that share strategic objectives.
Origin and usage: The term arises in debates about how unions can scale solidarity beyond single industries.
Structure and operations: In a typical conception, unions retain autonomy while participating in a common planning
Examples in discourse: The concept is useful for analyzing efforts that link sectors—such as manufacturing and
Critique and challenges: Potential drawbacks include governance complexity, funding constraints, and legal barriers to cross-border labor
See also: trade union, labor movement, federation, transnational union networks, coalition politics.