organized labor
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A longtime ally of organized labor, Jackson also had Maine unions heavily organizing for him.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, designed to respond to the Great Depression, had expanded the federal government’s role in the economy and empowered organized labor.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Waldman’s group, which endorsed Caruso in 2022, is backing Bass this year, joining a coalition that includes many in organized labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
And while only 10% of U.S. workers are in unions now, versus about a third in the mid-1950s, American attitudes toward organized labor have become friendlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
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
