"big labor" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} big labor (uncountable)
  1. (sometimes capitalized) Large trade unions or labor unions collectively, understood as having significant economic, political, or societal influence. Tags: capitalized, sometimes, uncountable Synonyms: big labour, Big Labor, Big Labour Related terms: big business, big government, big pharma
    Sense id: en-big_labor-en-noun-MPswq0r8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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