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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

He can’t be making a ton of money, and so for him it’s a big labor of love.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 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

The logged-off lands when first looked at are black and big labor and difficulties.

From A Review of the Resources and Industries of the State of Washington, 1909 by Howell, Ithamar

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