Workers
Definition
Individuals who are employed to perform labor or tasks in exchange for wages.
Related terms
Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization, characterized by advancements in technology and changes in manufacturing processes.
Working conditions: The environment, hours, and physical demands that workers experience while performing their jobs.
Labor unions: Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and advocate for better working conditions.
"Workers" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Macroeconomics
AP US Government
AP US History
Practice Questions (2)
Which of the following best describes the limitations of factory inspection reports in understanding the conditions of workers during Britain's Industrial Revolution?
What were some of the basic reforms that the Great Trade Union in 1834 England sought for workers?
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