wage worker
[/weɪdʒ ˈwɜːrkər/]
nounpl: wage workers
trabalhador assalariado
1. A person employed by an employer to perform work in exchange for payment in the form of wages or salary
As a wage worker, she receives a paycheck every two weeks.
Como trabalhadora assalariada, ela recebe um contracheque a cada duas semanas.
2. An individual who sells their labor for compensation rather than being self-employed or owning a business
Most wage workers do not have control over the production process.
A maioria dos trabalhadores assalariados não tem controle sobre o processo de produção.
The term 'wage worker' is commonly used in discussions about labor economics and class structure in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, 'trabalhador assalariado' emphasizes the formal employment relationship and is often used in labor law, union discussions, and sociological analysis. In the USA, the term frequently appears in discussions about workers' rights, minimum wage, and labor unions. The concept is central to Marxist economic theory and continues to be relevant in modern labor and employment debates.
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