Organized labor, also known as unionized labor, refers to a group of workers who join together to negotiate with their employers regarding wages, hours, benefits, and other working conditions. The AFL-CIO is the largest union representing organized labor in the United States.
An identifying mark placed on goods to signify that they were produced by a labor union or in a shop that deals with organized labor. It encourages patronage by other union members and supporters.
A vertical union is a labor union that includes workers from multiple crafts and unskilled occupations within the same industry, rather than grouping workers by specific trade or skill.
