Definition

Noun: - Employees collectively represented by a labor union: "Organized labor" refers to a group of workers who have joined together, typically through a labor union, to collectively bargain with employers over wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment terms. It represents the portion of the workforce that is unionized.

Usage

• "Organized labor" functions as a singular or collective noun. It is often used in discussions of economics, politics, and industrial relations.
• It is commonly preceded by articles like "the" or adjectives.
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Examples

Advanced Usage

• "The power of organized labor": Refers to the political and economic influence wielded by unions.
  • The power of organized labor was a defining feature of mid-20th century industry.
• "In organized labor": Describes being part of the unionized workforce.
  • She has spent her entire career in organized labor, working as a union organizer.

Variants and Related Words

• Labor union (noun): An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
• Unionized labor (noun): A synonym for "organized labor," explicitly highlighting the union membership.
• Collective bargaining (noun): The negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees.

Synonyms

• Unionized workforce
• Trade union movement (broader, referring to the institutions and activities)

Antonyms

• Unorganized labor (workers not represented by a union)
• Management (the employers or administrative leadership in contrast to the workers)

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Collective action: Action taken by a group of people whose goal is to enhance their condition and achieve a common objective.
• Bargaining unit: A group of employees recognized or certified as appropriate for representation by a labor union for collective bargaining.
• Labor relations: The study and practice of managing unionized employment situations.

Noun

1. employees who are represented by a labor union