labor — la|bor1 [ leıbər ] noun *** 1. ) uncount all the workers in a particular country, industry, or company considered as a group: the declining demand for labor in agriculture a plentiful supply of cheap labor skilled/unskilled labor: The demand for… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Unrest — For other uses, see Unrest (disambiguation). Unrest (also called disaffection) is a sociological phenomenon, for instance: Industrial unrest Labor unrest Rebellion Riot Notable historical unrests 19th century Luddites 1978–79 Winter of Discontent … Wikipedia
Labor federation competition in the United States — A labor federation is a group of unions or labor organizations that are in some sense coordinated. The terminology used to identify such organizations grows out of usage, and has sometimes been imprecise. For example, nationals are sometimes… … Wikipedia
unrest — n. 1) to foment, stir up unrest 2) civil; labor; political; social unrest * * * [ʌn rest] labor political social unrest stir up unrest . civil to foment … Combinatory dictionary
unrest — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great, serious ▪ violent ▪ widespread ▪ There was widespread industrial unrest in the north. ▪ domestic … Collocations dictionary
LABOR — Jewish Labor Organizations IN THE PRE STATE PERIOD Since the last decades of the 19th century, a number of sporadic labor associations have arisen in agriculture and in the printing, clothing, and building trades, as well as groups limited to a… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
List of riots and civil unrest in Omaha, Nebraska — The following is a list of riots and civil unrest in Omaha, Nebraska. With its economic roots in cattle processing, meatpacking, railroads, manufacturing and jobbing, the history of Omaha has events typical of struggles in other cities over early … Wikipedia
unfair to organized labor — A familiar expression in times of labor unrest, appearing on the placards or banners of pickets. 31 Am J Rev ed Lab § 428 … Ballentine's law dictionary
2005 Belize unrest — The 2005 protests in Belize are two separate but related incidents of civil unrest in the Central American nation, occurring in January and April. January 2005 budget protests Civil unrest broke out in the capital city of Belmopan in Belize… … Wikipedia
John Sweeney (labor leader) — Infobox Person name = John Sweeney image size = 200px caption = birth date = Birth date and age|1934|5|5|mf=y birth place = The Bronx, New York death date = death place = occupation = President of the AFL CIO spouse = parents = John and Patricia… … Wikipedia
