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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

Hollywood is girding for the first big labor showdown since 2007-08 as members of the Writers Guild of America vote to authorize a possible strike.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2023

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

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 Sinclair, Upton

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