LABOR

A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

Example: "There is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"

A political party formed in great britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries

Productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

Example: "His labor did not require a great deal of skill"

The federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the united states; created in 1913

Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

Example: "She was in labor for six hours"

An organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement

Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

Example: "He prepared for great undertakings"