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labourism

labourism

7.5
Support for political ideas that help workers and unions
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪbərˌɪzəm/
  • UK
translation icon : laborismo
  • Many policies reflect the principles of labourism.

Examples

  • The policies of labourism often prioritize social welfare and economic equality for all citizens.

  • Supporters of labourism believe in the importance of workers' rights and strong labor unions.

  • The rise of labourism influenced many political parties in the early twentieth century.

  • Her strong belief in labourism led her to join several workers' rights organizations.

  • Debates about labourism often focus on the balance between business interests and fair wages.

  • The labourism movement has gained significant traction in recent years.

  • In many countries, labourism has played a crucial role in shaping labor laws and protections for workers.

Synonyms

labor movement
vslabourism
  • US
18 3.6

An organized group of workers and unions trying to get better pay and conditions

supports political policies that favor unions and social welfare
unionism
vslabourism
5 5.3

Support for workers joining unions to improve pay and working conditions

is political advocacy for policies supporting workers rights and unions
trade unionism
vslabourism
  • Formal
1 3.6

The idea and practice of workers forming groups to protect rights at work

focuses on ideological support and party policy rather than union mechanics

Surface Forms

labourism singular
labourisms plural
laborisms plural
laborism singular

Morphology

labourism = labour (transparent) = labour + ism

Clear and productive formation from the noun 'labour' with the productive suffix '-ism' meaning an ideology or movement.

Etymology

Labourism comes from labour, meaning 'work' or 'workers', and the ending -ism, meaning 'a belief or movement'. So labourism is the political belief or movement that supports workers, unions and social policies for fair pay and workers' rights.