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big labor

American  

noun

  1. large labor unions collectively.


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Mr. Mamdani and big labor appear to have a cozy relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

On Tuesday, the group filed a litany of objections to the election held this month near Albany, New York, which resulted in a big labor defeat.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2022

Baristas, warehouse workers and fast-food clerks are bucking the decline by organizing smaller unions without much initial help from big labor groups.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 4, 2022

“I remember when Obama was elected and I made a fool of myself predicting a big labor resurgence,” she said.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2022

He was not surprised to learn that this man was the leader of one of the most radical of the city's big labor unions, the seamen's.

From 100%: the Story of a Patriot by Upton Sinclair

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