A blue-collar worker is a member of the working class who performs manual labor. Blue-collar work may involve skilled or unskilled, manufacturing, mining, construction, mechanical, maintenance, technical installation and many other types of physical work. Often something is physically being built or maintained.
white collar-----> blue collar is labor work
workers who have a blue collar aka blue collar workers
The president would be considered a white collar worker.
Blue collar workers are laborers, especially factory workers. White collar workers are those who usually work in an office. The title of blue collar comes from the type of uniform that many laborers wear. The title of white collar comes from the type of linen shirt that is typically worn with a suit.
Generally, a white collar job is advantageous compared to a blue collar one because the blue collar job involves manual work, which is hard and time consuming, whereas in white collar jobs people are usually doing mental work since they are (in theory) more knowledgeable. Another advantage is that blue collar workers are often paid hourly and with lower wages, whereas white collar workers are often salaried and higher paid. There are more chances that blue collar workers are harrased or abused by white collar workers. On the other hand, white collar workers often have huge responsibilities on them.
Blue Collar and White Collar
They could stop working when the boss went home.
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Yes. Trades are considered blue collar even when the worker is highly skilled. Office workers are considered white collar, and a new term, green collar, refers to those employed in either office or trades in an ecological endeavor.
White-collar workers typically have more time off than blue-collar workers due to differences in job structure and industry norms. White-collar jobs often come with more flexible schedules, paid vacation days, and holidays, as they are frequently salaried positions. In contrast, blue-collar jobs usually involve hourly wages with less job flexibility, often requiring workers to be present on-site. Additionally, the nature of blue-collar work may lead to fewer opportunities for extended time off due to production demands.
President Carter
Blue collar workers