labor organization
noun
: an organization, agency, committee, group, or plan in which employees take part that deals with employers about such matters as wages and grievances
especially
: labor union
Note: Designation by the court as a labor organization subject to applicable statutes can confer a variety of liabilities and protections, especially in regard to antitrust issues, unfair labor and management practices, and right-to-work laws.
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“Labor organization.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/labor%20organization. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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