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