precarious workforce

[prɪ'kɛriəs 'wɜrkfɔrs]
nounpl: precarious workforces
força de trabalho precária
1. Workers employed in temporary, part-time, contract-based, or gig economy positions lacking job security, benefits, and stable income
The rise of the gig economy has created a precarious workforce that struggles with unpredictable earnings and no health insurance.
O crescimento da economia de plataformas criou uma força de trabalho precária que enfrenta ganhos imprevisíveis e falta de seguro saúde.
2. Employment situations characterized by uncertainty, low wages, lack of labor protections, and minimal social benefits
Many developing countries rely on a precarious workforce with minimal labor regulations.
Muitos países em desenvolvimento dependem de uma força de trabalho precária com regulações trabalhistas mínimas.
In Brazil, the term 'força de trabalho precária' has gained prominence with discussions of informal employment, Uber drivers, and delivery app workers. In the USA, it reflects growing concerns about disappearing traditional employment and the rise of the gig economy. Both contexts emphasize economic vulnerability and lack of traditional worker protections.
NYC Slang
gig workers, hustle culture workforce
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unstable workforcecasual labor forcegig economy workerscontingent workforceinformal workforce
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent workforcestable employmentsecure workforceunionized workforce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força de trabalho precária
Standard term used in labor studies and social sciences
São Paulo
trabalho precário
Common in business and economic discussions
Rio de Janeiro
força de trabalho instável
Alternative usage emphasizing instability
Portugal
força de trabalho precária
Aligned with Brazilian usage; also used in European labor discussions

Related Words

precariatgig economyjob insecuritylabor flexibilityinformal employmentcontract workzero-hour contracts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hand-to-mouth employment
job hopping culture
the race to the bottom
no permanent position
contract to contract
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