| − | '''Big Labor''' refers to the most powerful labor unions, such as the [[UAW]], [[AFL-CIO]] and teachers' unions, which are increasingly recognized as a major cause of [[economic]] problems and job losses. | + | '''Big Labor''' refers to the most powerful national labor unions, such as the [[SEIU]], [[AFL-CIO]] and the various teachers' unions, which are increasingly recognized as a major cause of [[economic]] problems and job losses. The term Big Labor does not generally encompass trade (electrician, carpentry) unions nor local police, firefighter, or corrections officer unions. |