American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The largest federation of labor unions in North America, created in 1955 by the merger of two major union groups.
Usage
  • The name refers to the specific, singular organization. It is often abbreviated as AFL-CIO.
  • It functions as the name of an entity, similar to a company or institution.
Examples
  • The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations represents millions of workers across various industries.
  • A key goal of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations is to advocate for workers' rights.
  • The AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) held its national convention.
Advanced Usage
  • The organization is frequently referred to by its acronym, AFL-CIO, in both writing and speech.
  • It can be used attributively to describe related entities or positions (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
  • AFL-CIO (n.): The standard and most common abbreviation for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
Synonyms
  • Labor federation
  • Union federation
Notes on Different Meanings
  • This term has only one specific meaning: it is the proper name of a particular organization. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
  1. the largest federation of North American labor unions; formed in 1955

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