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unskilled

[uhn-skild] / ʌnˈskɪld /


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One reason is that its high minimum wage has raised costs for employers, which in turn are cutting back on unskilled labor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Wages of unskilled workers would drop and unemployment would rise, he told them.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

CareScout’s estimate for paid home care is based on 44 hours a week of unskilled care.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026

Providing unskilled public work across all but fully urban districts, the scheme has become a backbone of rural livelihoods, cushioning demand during economic shocks.

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025

Not long ago, young, unskilled men could find decent, well-paying jobs at large factories in most major Northern cities.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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