organized labor

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The coordinated teachers campaign in California takes a page from organized labor in other industries, including autos and hotels, said Rebecca Givan, an associate professor of labor studies and employment relations at Rutgers University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He has supported higher wages for low-income workers in the city and has close ties to organized labor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Today, every worker, unionized or not, enjoys safeguards that were once the crown jewels of organized labor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Bauman also worked to strengthen ties with organized labor, now the California Democratic Party’s most powerful ally, and build voter registration and turnout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Burnham claimed the agreement was a victory for the exposition, but in fact the fair’s concessions were a breakthrough for organized labor, and the resulting contracts became models for other unions to emulate.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson