TideGlider, (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a body of persons engaged in the same profession, formed usually to control entry into the profession, maintain standards, and represent the profession in discussions with other bodies Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003
The act of uniting or the state of being united.A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit.
If the AMA is not a union, neither is the NEA, National Education Association.
We always consider that a union is defined: A collective group of individuals working together for a common cause. Based on the above definitions, the AMA, American Bar Association, NEA, AFT, AFL-CIO, SIEU, and other associations or organization who have a common cause and work toward a common purpose would be considered a Union (Professional, or Labor).
The AMA is not a union |
