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Union generally means an organization formed to conduct an activity. Depending on its context, it can have several other meanings.


ORGANIZATION

  • Trade Union , a workers' organization (called a "labor union" in American English)

  • Credit Union , a co-operative financial institution

  • Personal Union , separate, independent states that share the same monarch

  • Political Union , a type of state composed of smaller states

  • Poor Law Union , a group of parishes providing relief (United Kingdom, 16th century - 20th century)

  • Rugby Union , a type of rugby football

  • Civil Union , a commitment ceremony similar to marriage

  • Students' Union , an organization on many university campuses which organizes students.



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HARDWARE, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL

  • Union (hardware) , a term sometimes used for a Standoff which is simply an elongated nut.

  • Union (plumbing) , a straight-through fitting with Chamfer ed edges pulled together by a large nut, allowing easy connection and disconnection of the pipe; often found on gas lines supplying water heaters and furnaces.

  • Union (electrical) , a common term for a crimp-on Butt Connector used to splice two wires.



PLACES

There are many places in the United States named Union: