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big labor

American  

noun

  1. large labor unions collectively.


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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

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

“It came out as condescending and it helped to galvanize workers,” said Flickinger, who consults with big labor unions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 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 Sinclair, Upton

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