George Meany

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Definition

Proper noun: - George Meany: An American labor leader who served as the first president of the AFL-CIO, a major federation of labor unions in the United States. He was a prominent figure in the 20th-century labor movement.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • George Meany led the AFL-CIO for over two decades.
    • The speech by George Meany outlined the federation's goals for worker rights.
    • Historians study the era of George Meany to understand modern American labor relations.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Meany era": Refers to the period of his leadership, often characterized by a focus on collective bargaining and political engagement.
    • During the Meany era, the labor movement held significant political influence.
Variants and Related Words
  • AFL-CIO (noun): The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the federation George Meany led.
  • Labor leader (noun): A person who leads a labor union or movement; George Meany is a specific example.
Synonyms
  • Union leader: A person who leads a labor union.
  • Trade unionist: An advocate or member of a trade union.
Noun
  1. United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980)

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