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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Still, Becerra, who grew up in a working-class immigrant family, has shown a personal interest in allying with organized labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
El-Sayed supporters rubbed shoulders with left-leaning influencers and union activists, a group that lent El-Sayed their formidable campaign infrastructure to reach Michigan's large organized labor community.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
A longtime ally of organized labor, Jackson also had Maine unions heavily organizing for him.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
He also thinks that organized labor could get a boost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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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