Industrial Labor

Definition

Industrial labor refers to work done in industries such as manufacturing or processing plants where goods are produced on a large scale.

Analogy

Think of industrial labor like a conveyor belt in a factory. Each worker (or machine) has a specific task to perform on the product as it moves along the belt, contributing to the final output.

Related terms

Industrial Revolution: This was a period from the 18th to 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport had a profound effect on socioeconomic conditions.

Factory System: A method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor.

Trade Unions: These are organized groups of workers who come together to achieve common goals such as better pay and safer working conditions.