organized labor
Americannoun
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all workers who are organized in labor unions.
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these unions considered as a political force.
Etymology
Origin of organized labor
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A longtime ally of organized labor, Jackson also had Maine unions heavily organizing for him.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, designed to respond to the Great Depression, had expanded the federal government’s role in the economy and empowered organized labor.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
The deals show the power of organized labor in a city where concerns about the cost of living are widespread and public officials are sympathetic to unions and their message.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The article advocates for candidates willing to challenge their own party and allies on tough decisions, asking Democrats to address organized labor concerns and Republicans to stand up to President Trump when California’s interests diverge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Burnham claimed the agreement was a victory for the exposition, but in fact the fair’s concessions were a breakthrough for organized labor, and the resulting contracts became models for other unions to emulate.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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