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ilgwu

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Abbreviation for International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, a former labor union in the United States that primarily represented workers in the garment industry.

Usage: The ILGWU played a pivotal role in securing better working conditions and fair wages for garment workers.

Sample Sentence: The ILGWU fought tirelessly to protect the rights and interests of its members.

Part of Speech: Abbreviation

Sense: Abbreviation for International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, a former labor union in the United States.

Usage: Many workers in the garment industry were proud members of the ILGWU.

Sample Sentence: My grandmother, who worked in a textile factory, proudly wore her ILGWU pin every day.

Part of Speech: Acronym

Sense: Acronym for International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, a former labor union in the United States.

Usage: The ILGWU was once one of the largest labor unions in the country.

Sample Sentence: The ILGWU fought for the rights of garment workers and became a symbol of hope for many.