American Federation Of Labor And Congress Of Industrial Organizations (Noun)
Meaning
The largest federation of North American labor unions; formed in 1955.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations played a crucial role in fighting for workers' rights in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Founded in 1955, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations remains the largest federation of labor unions in North America.
- Several high-profile union leaders led the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, leaving lasting legacies for workers.
- To achieve common goals and support fellow union members, multiple smaller unions joined the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations over the years.
- During periods of high union membership and economic turmoil, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations played a vital part in promoting policies and labor standards for millions of working Americans.