Definition of "trade-unionist" [trade-unionist]

• A member of a trade-union; one who favors the system of trade-unions. Also trades-unionist. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "At the shoulder of the trade-unionist is the socialist, sympathizing with him, aiding him with head and hand, suggesting -- perpetually suggesting -- the necessity for political action."
• "The uncompromising and terrible hatred of the trade-unionist for a scab is the hatred of a class for a traitor to that class, -- while the hatred of a trade-unionist for the militia is the hatred of a class for a weapon wielded by the class with which it is fighting."
• "Bob Marshall-Andrews is an interesting political figure, he is often perceived as being on the libertarian-left wing of the Labour Party, and is unusual as being a member of the Socialist Campaign Group who is not a trade-unionist by background."