organized labor

noun

1. all workers who are organized in labor unions.

2. these unions considered as a political force.

Word History and Origins

Origin of organized labor¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Over decades, Peronism built up strong loyalty and territorial control in the province by forging close ties to organized labor and grassroots organizations, handing out pensions for retired manual laborers and stipends for young mothers.

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In 2020 American Compass defended organized labor as a means for combating big government, writing: “We prefer the private ordering of bargains between workers and management to overbearing dictates from Washington.”

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Many Catholic universities teach social justice doctrines of the Catholic Church, which have a long history of support for organized labor.

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Over the last few months, the battle over the $30 minimum wage has triggered an all-out ballot measure war between organized labor and business groups.

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The project has also amassed broad support from organized labor, especially the region’s construction trade unions, which say it would create thousands of jobs.

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