What does this word mean? It’s pretty contentious to most people. The presidential candidates are really worried about what unions think of them. The Chicago Board of Education is not terribly happy about their teachers’ union right now. If you want to rap about words for a bit, Communism isn’t a terribly popular idea in this country. And only dirty hippies live in communes.

There are some positive associations with the word Union and its derivatives, however.

1. Communication between parties and people helps solve problems.
2. For many Christians, communion is a chance to get to know and form a relationship with Jesus.
3. The Constitution calls us to form a more civil union.
4. Living in a good community helps people to relax and enjoy life.
5. Marriage is considered a sacred union between two people.

The word Union has a lot of clout. At its best, it connotes feelings of togetherness, mutual support, and love. As a writer and thinker, I see the word as a tool to strengthen these sentiments between myself and others.

We’ll explore Union in much more detail on this blog. How do you perceive and use the word?