1
as in laborers
a person who does very hard or dull work
a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
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as in employes
one who works for another for wages or a salary
a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers
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Recent Examples of workers
Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
This new economic reality may force many to reevaluate their commuting habits, as tolls can add up to a substantial expense, affecting workers' disposable income.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The tolls might also affect where white-collar workers choose to live or work.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ensuring Cultural Alignment An overwhelming 98% of workers express a desire to work remotely at least part of the time.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This eliminated much of the benefit of moving North, especially for lower-skilled workers who often paid a larger share of their income for housing.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With technological advancements in AI and machine learning threatening to displace workers—or, at least, that’s a fear—these innately human competencies will set businesses apart.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
This new economic reality may force many to reevaluate their commuting habits, as tolls can add up to a substantial expense, affecting workers' disposable income.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The tolls might also affect where white-collar workers choose to live or work.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ensuring Cultural Alignment An overwhelming 98% of workers express a desire to work remotely at least part of the time.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This eliminated much of the benefit of moving North, especially for lower-skilled workers who often paid a larger share of their income for housing.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
With technological advancements in AI and machine learning threatening to displace workers—or, at least, that’s a fear—these innately human competencies will set businesses apart.
—Juan Carlos Santiago, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workers. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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