active workers

[/ˈæktɪv ˈwɜrkərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
trabalhadores ativos
1. People who are currently employed or engaged in paid work and contributing to the economy or labor force
The number of active workers in the manufacturing sector has increased this year.
O número de trabalhadores ativos no setor de manufatura aumentou este ano.
2. In social security context, individuals currently paying into pension or social security systems through employment
Active workers contribute a portion of their salary to social security benefits.
Os trabalhadores ativos contribuem uma porção de seu salário para benefícios de seguridade social.
3. Labor force participants who are not retired, unemployed, or economically inactive
Statistics show that active workers represent 65% of the total population.
As estatísticas mostram que os trabalhadores ativos representam 65% da população total.
In Brazil, 'trabalhadores ativos' is a critical term in social security and pension system discussions, as the ratio of active workers to retirees directly impacts the sustainability of the system. The IBGE regularly publishes data on the 'população economicamente ativa' (PEA), which includes active workers as a key economic indicator. This demographic information is essential for policy-making and long-term economic planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
employed personsworking populationlabor force participantseconomically active population
Antonyms / Antônimos
inactive workersunemployedretireeseconomically inactive population

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhadores ativos
Standard term used in labor statistics and social security contexts
Brazil (formal/government)
população economicamente ativa (PEA)
Official demographic term used by IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics)
São Paulo
trabalhadores ativos / força de trabalho
Both terms commonly used in business and labor union contexts
Portugal
trabalhadores ativos / população ativa
Portuguese usage emphasizes 'população ativa' in official statistics

Related Words

employmentlabor forceworkforcepension contributionssocial securityeconomic activity

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the workforce
on the job
earning one's keep
contributing to society
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