labor force
/ˈleɪbər fɔrs/
NOUN
1. People available for employment
The collective group of people who are available for employment, including those currently employed and those unemployed who are seeking work.
1.1. Workforce and employees
Used to describe the total group of people working for or employed by an organization, company, or industry.
Synonyms
Examples
- The country's labor force plays a crucial role in driving economic growth.
- Companies strive to create a diverse and skilled labor force for increased productivity.
- Changes in technology have transformed the nature of the modern labor force.
- The government implemented policies to protect the rights of the vulnerable labor force.
Related Words
- employer
- employment
- recruitment
- human resources
- occupation
- job market
- workplace
- payroll
- hiring
- unemployment
1.2. Groups of workers and organized teams
Used to refer to an organized group of people working together to perform tasks or provide services within an organization or particular activity.
Synonyms
Examples
- The factory assembled a skilled labor force to meet its production targets.
- A dedicated labor force worked together to complete the construction project.
Related Words
- workgroup
- workmates
- colleagues
- cooperation
- organization
- department
- division
- supervisor
1.3. Working class and ordinary workers
Used to describe the broader population of wage-earning workers, particularly those belonging to the working or lower socioeconomic classes.
Synonyms
- working classes
- proletariat
- rank and file
- shop floor
- factory floor
Examples
- Economic analysts study the trends and dynamics of the global labor force for forecasting purposes.
- The labor force played an important role in advocating for better working conditions.
Related Words
- working class
- wage earners
- blue-collar workers
- labor movement
- trade unions
- industrial workers
- class structure