Trade Labor
Definition
Trade labor refers to work involving manual skills in fields such as construction, manufacturing or mechanical repairs. These jobs often require specific training or apprenticeships but not necessarily formal education degrees.
Analogy
Consider trade labor like playing an instrument in an orchestra - it requires specific skills, practice, and precision. Just as each instrument contributes to the overall performance, each trade laborer contributes to the completion of a project.
Related terms
Blue-Collar Workers: Workers who perform manual labor, often in industries like construction or manufacturing.
Trade Unions: Organizations that represent the interests of workers in specific trades or professions.
Apprenticeship: A system where an individual learns a trade by working under the guidance of a skilled worker for a certain period.
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