I.L.G.W.U.
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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My father, as the president of the I.L.G.W.U., could insist that presidential spouses wear “Made in the U.S.A.” labels — and they’d listen.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2012
Other social-minded unions are now also bidding for the welfare benefits the Socialist I.L.G.W.U. first demanded.
From Time Magazine Archive
The I.L.G.W.U. has built an orphanage in China, a trade school in France, supports a Boys' Town in Italy.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Justice Department charged that the I.L.G.W.U. local took part, along with three trade associations, in a conspiracy to fix prices of ladies' blouses, a $300 million industry, and to allocate business among blousemakers.
From Time Magazine Archive
Financed largely by the I.L.G.W.U., the Liberal Party polled 222,562 votes for Truman, and Harry Truman is grateful.
From Time Magazine Archive
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