Labour:

Noun:

1. Work, especially hard physical work.
2. Workers, especially manual workers, considered collectively.

Verb:

1. Work hard; make great effort.
2. To give birth to (a child).

Prepositions:

• “For” (labour for)
• “In” (labour in)
• “Under” (labour under)

Collocations:

• Labour union, labour market, labour rights, labour laws, manual labour, labour force.

Example Sentences:

1. He laboured in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
2. Labour unions negotiate wages and working conditions for their members.
3. The factory relies on skilled labour to operate efficiently.
4. She went into labour in the middle of the night.
5. The construction site requires a lot of manual labour.
6. He laboured for hours to finish the project on time.
7. Labour shortages have affected the manufacturing sector.
8. The government passed new labour laws to protect workers’ rights.
9. She works in the labour and delivery unit at the hospital.
10. The company hired temporary labour to meet seasonal demand.
11. He laboured under the weight of heavy boxes all day.
12. Labour unrest led to a strike at the factory.
13. The economic downturn affected the local labour market.
14. She’s been in labour for over twelve hours now.
15. Labour costs have risen steadily over the past year.
16. They rely on migrant labour for harvesting crops.
17. The political party supports fair labour practices.
18. He joined a labour union to advocate for better working conditions.
19. The mine employs hundreds of skilled and unskilled labourers.
20. Labour-intensive industries are vital to the local economy.
21. She’s studying labour law to specialize in employment rights.
22. The government enacted child labour laws to protect young workers.
23. He found employment in the construction labour force.
24. Labour productivity has increased due to new technology.
25. The factory employs both skilled and unskilled labour.
26. They provide training programs for local labourers.
27. Labour disputes can be resolved through mediation.
28. The company outsourced production to reduce labour costs.
29. He laboured through the night to finish the report.
30. Labour migration is common in the region.
31. The union negotiated a new labour contract with the company.
32. She’s been experiencing labour pains for hours.
33. Labour regulations ensure safe working conditions.
34. They specialize in agricultural labour services.
35. Labour organizations advocate for fair wages.
36. He works in the construction industry as a manual labourer.
37. Labour issues are often discussed in political debates.
38. The company faces challenges in recruiting skilled labour.
39. She joined the labour force after completing her education.
40. Labour turnover is high in the hospitality sector.
41. The project requires skilled labourers to complete on time.
42. They support policies that promote fair labour practices.
43. He underwent labour training to qualify for the job.
44. Labour market trends indicate a shift towards technology jobs.
45. The government enacted labour reforms to boost the economy.
46. The company hired temporary labourers to handle the holiday rush.
47. She’s a member of the local labour union.
48. Labour costs account for a significant portion of production expenses.
49. He’s involved in labour activism to promote worker rights.
50. The hospital has a dedicated labour and delivery unit.