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Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


SURVEY ON INCOME AND LIVING CONDITIONS 

SWEATSHOPS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A factory or workshop, often in the apparel industry, where employees are poorly paid and work long hours under uncomfortable or unsafe conditions.

    SWEDEN 

    SWITZERLAND 

    SYSTEMIC VIOLATIONS 

    TARGETED PROACTIVE INSPECTIONS 

    TARGETTED INSPECTIONS 

    TEA BREAKS 

    Scope Note: Australia

      TEENAGERS 

      TELEPHONE SURVEY 

      Scope Note: A survey method used to collect data either from the general population or a targeted population.