Legal Definitions - labor organization

LABOR ORGANIZATION

A labor organization is a group of workers who come together to protect their rights and improve their working conditions. It is also known as a union.

• The United Auto Workers (UAW) is a labor organization that represents workers in the automobile industry.
• The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is a labor organization that represents teachers and other education professionals.

These examples illustrate how labor organizations work to protect the rights and interests of workers in specific industries or professions. They negotiate with employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and they advocate for policies that benefit workers.