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Thesaurus search results for 'LABOUR': 63 results found.


ALIEN LABOUR 

CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS 

CONTRACT LABOUR 

COST OF LABOUR 

DIVISION OF HOUSEHOLD LABOUR 

DIVISION OF LABOUR (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The process by which workers are allocated to a specialized or specific task to increase productivity in pursuit of a larger, encompassing task. The breaking-up of large jobs, completed by numerous workers, in order to maximize efficiency.

DOMESTIC LABOUR (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Paid and unpaid work performed in home settings, including caring for dependents (e.g., children) and housekeeping activities (e.g., cleaning, cooking).

GENDER DIVISION OF LABOUR (Search for related entries in the library)

GLOBALIZATION AND LABOUR STANDARDS 

HOURS OF LABOUR 


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