labor-intensive work
[ˈleɪbər ɪnˈtɛnsɪv wɜrk]
noun phrasepl: labor-intensive works
trabalho intensivo em mão de obra
1. Work or production that requires a large amount of human effort and workers relative to capital investment, with labor costs being the primary expense
Agriculture has traditionally been labor-intensive work, requiring many hands during harvest season.
A agricultura tem sido tradicionalmente um trabalho intensivo em mão de obra, exigindo muitas mãos durante a colheita.
2. Jobs or tasks that depend more on human manpower than on machinery or automation
Garment manufacturing in developing countries remains labor-intensive work.
A fabricação de roupas em países em desenvolvimento continua sendo um trabalho intensivo em mão de obra.
In Brazil, the concept of 'trabalho intensivo em mão de obra' is particularly relevant in discussions of agricultural work, domestic services, and manufacturing sectors. The term reflects economic development discussions, especially regarding outsourcing to Brazil. In the USA, this phrase is common in economic policy debates, minimum wage discussions, and discussions about automation's impact on employment.
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