labour movement

labour movement

The labour movement organized a peaceful rally for fair wages.

Definition

Noun: - Organized effort by workers: The "labour movement" refers to the collective organization and activities of workers, typically through trade unions, aimed at improving wages, working conditions, and social rights. It is a social and political movement that advocates for the interests of the working class.

Usage Examples
  • (The organized efforts of workers to secure better conditions.)
  • (Her commitment to the collective cause of workers.)
Advanced Usage

  • "the rise of the labour movement": the historical growth and increasing influence of organized workers.

    • The rise of the labour movement in industrial cities transformed political landscapes. (The growth of worker organizations changed how governments operated.)

  • "labour movement solidarity": the unity and mutual support among workers and their organizations.

    • Labour movement solidarity was crucial during the nationwide strike. (Workers' unity and support for each other were key.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Labour (n): work, especially physical work; or the workers collectively.
    • The company hired extra labour for the harvest. (Additional workers.)
  • Labourer (n): a person who does physical work, especially unskilled work.
    • The labourer carried heavy bricks all day. (A manual worker.)
  • Movement (n): a group of people working together to advance a shared political or social idea.
    • The civil rights movement fought for equality. (A collective social campaign.)
Synonyms
  • Workers' movement: a broad term for organized worker activism.
  • Trade union movement: specifically focused on unions as the vehicle for worker action.
  • Proletarian movement: a more ideological term, referring to the working class (proletariat) as a political force.
Related Idioms

  • "Join the movement": to become part of a collective effort for change.

    • Many young people are encouraged to join the labour movement to protect their future. (To become active in worker advocacy.)

  • "Labour's cause": the shared goals and struggles of workers.

    • He devoted his life to labour's cause, believing in fair treatment for all. (The purpose of the working class.)