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    labor unions

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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Organized associations of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
    Labor unions play a crucial role in advocating for workers' rights.

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    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • One way that workers responded to these conditions was by organizing into labor unions.

      One way that workers responded to these conditions was by organizing into labor unions.

    • was by organizing into labor unions.

      was by organizing into labor unions.

    B1

    How American Cars Got So Bad

    17:49How American Cars Got So Bad
    • Rivian had to retrofit assembly plants or business models, or deal with labor unions to accommodate what increasingly feels like the future of automotives.

      Rivian had to retrofit assembly plants or business models, or deal with labor unions to accommodate what increasingly feels like the future of automotives.

    • Unlike the legacy manufacturers trying to keep up in the EV space, neither Tesla nor Rivian had to retrofit assembly plants or business models, or deal with labor unions to accommodate what increasingly feels like the future of automotives.

      Unlike the legacy manufacturers trying to keep up in the EV space, neither Tesla nor Rivian had to retrofit assembly plants or business models, or deal with labor unions to accommodate what increasingly feels like the future of automotives.

    B1

    Gen Z is driving the Starbucks unionization movement

    04:21Gen Z is driving the Starbucks unionization movement
    • According to a 2021 Gallup poll, approval of labor unions is at the highest point since 1965, currently at 68%, and higher in the 18-34 age range, at 77%.

      According to a 2021 Gallup poll, approval of labor unions is at the highest point since 1965, currently at 68%, and higher in the 18-34 age range, at 77%.

    • According to a 2021 Gallup poll, approval of labor unions is at the highest point since 1965, currently at 68%, and

      According to a 2021 Gallup poll, approval of labor unions is at the highest point since 1965, currently at 68%, and

    B1

    Trump's Lightning-Fast Tariffs: The Legal Logistics Behind His Process | WSJ

    05:07Trump's Lightning-Fast Tariffs: The Legal Logistics Behind His Process | WSJ
    • Typically, these tariff investigations would involve a lengthy process of public comment and notification, a lot of analysis behind the scenes from economic agencies, and conversations with private industry and labor unions.

      Typically, these tariff investigations would involve a lengthy process of public comment and notification, a lot of analysis behind the scenes from economic agencies, and conversations with private industry and labor unions.

    • conversations with private industry and labor unions.

      conversations with private industry and labor unions.

    B2

    What is Social Justice?

    05:32What is Social Justice?
    • Almost without exception, labor unions, universities and colleges, private foundations, and

      Almost without exception, labor unions, universities and colleges, private foundations, and

    • Almost without exception, labor unions, universities and colleges, private foundations and public charities

      Almost without exception, labor unions, universities and colleges, private foundations and public charities

    B1

    Why Donald Trump Is A Gift To Democracy

    05:39Why Donald Trump Is A Gift To Democracy
    • Why, when we put on, you know, something with Jeb Bush talking about the economy or Scott Walker talking about labor unions, why doesn't anybody watch that?

      Why, when we put on, you know, something with Jeb Bush talking about the economy or Scott Walker talking about labor unions, why doesn't anybody watch that?

    • or Scott Walker talking about labor unions

      or Scott Walker talking about labor unions

    B2

    Why Is Labor Day a Thing? - A Cowboy Explains

    03:43Why Is Labor Day a Thing? - A Cowboy Explains
    • You probably don't know that Labor Day is supposed to be a celebration of labor unions.

      You probably don't know that Labor Day is supposed to be a celebration of labor unions.

    • You probably don't know that Labor Day is supposed to be a celebration of labor unions,

      You probably don't know that Labor Day is supposed to be a celebration of labor unions,

    B1

    Debt, exploitation, burnout: The price many Indian students pay for a life in Germany | Reporter

    12:35Debt, exploitation, burnout: The price many Indian students pay for a life in Germany | Reporter
    • He also advises labor unions and is critical of those who exploit international students for profit.

      He also advises labor unions and is critical of those who exploit international students for profit.

    • He also advises labor unions and is critical of those who exploit international students for profit.

      He also advises labor unions and is critical of those who exploit international students for profit.

    A2

    Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes | BBC News

    14:30Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes | BBC News
    • it has quickly ballooned out to bring in more and more sectors of society, including labor unions, students, people in rural and urban areas, sectors of society that have typically not been as engaged in protests.

      it has quickly ballooned out to bring in more and more sectors of society, including labor unions, students, people in rural and urban areas, sectors of society that have typically not been as engaged in protests.

    • but it has quickly ballooned out to bring in more and more sectors of society, including labor unions, students, people in rural and urban areas, sectors of society that have typically not been as engaged in protests.

      but it has quickly ballooned out to bring in more and more sectors of society, including labor unions, students, people in rural and urban areas, sectors of society that have typically not been as engaged in protests.

    B1

    Thousands brave frigid cold in Twin Cities 'ICE Out' protest

    05:06Thousands brave frigid cold in Twin Cities 'ICE Out' protest
    • Labor unions led the call for the general strike, but

      Labor unions led the call for the general strike, but

    • Labor unions led the call for the general strike,

      Labor unions led the call for the general strike,

    B1