Unifor

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A large general trade union in Canada.
  2. 2
    The University of Fortaleza (Universidade de Fortaleza) in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
  3. 3
    Alternative letter-case form of Unifor (“University of Fortaleza”). alt-of

Etymology

Etymology 1

Since 2013, when it was formed by the merger of earlier unions from various industries. By surface analysis, the name was evidently chosen for its connotations of unifying and being for the workers. Compare also Unison.

Etymology 2

From Portuguese Unifor.

Etymology 3

From Portuguese UNIFOR.

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