労働運動
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Meanings
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labor movement; trade union movement
Refers to organized activities by workers to improve working conditions, wages, and rights, often through unions and collective action.
The labor movement in Japan developed significantly after the war.
He has been involved in the labor movement since he was young.
Usage patterns
- 労働運動を起こすto start/launch a labor movement
The factory workers launched a labor movement demanding better treatment.
- 労働運動に参加するto take part in a labor movement
He had been participating in the labor movement since his student days.
- 労働運動が高まるfor a labor movement to intensify/grow
The labor movement rapidly intensified amid the recession.
- 労働運動を指導するto lead a labor movement
She has led the local labor movement for many years.