#Skilled Labor

[thoughtportal]

Dude who makes $250 million a year tells people should work for the love of it

#tiktok #WGA #billionaire #media #capitalism is a scam #CEO #aflcio #workers rights #surplus value #union workers #workers vs capital #workers #labor vs capital #labor rights #skilled labor #capital vs labor #labor movement #labor movements #labor #collective action

[newyorkthegoldenage]

An artisan working on a building on West Street, ca. 1922.

Photo: Irving Browning via the NY Historical Society

#vintage New York #1920s #Irving Browning #artisan #laborer #worker #construction #Lower Manhattan #craftsman #skilled labor

[cannabisexual]

the thing that always intrigues me about post-apocalyptic stories, especially when they're set in western countries, is how quickly everything collapses because of how impossible it is to maintain a modern capitalist society. most people die not necessarily because of zombies or nukes, but because they have no way to adjust to a world which no longer provides relatively easy access to much-needed supplies and resources brought to them from various institutions and parts of the planet. communities are wiped out overnight because fully functioning and self-sustaining communities pretty much do not exist in capitalist nations, except in more rural areas where land is already being tilled and managed, and people generally have to lead a more practical lifestyle.

successful settlements in these stories are generally only found in those small pockets of the remnants of "decent" society, formed long before or after everything else disappeared and are composed of almost entirely skilled laborers and loved ones desperately focused on maintaining and protecting what little they have left. They sometimes even go so far as to literally call themselves communes(!) for god's sake, and it's often shown that they tend to find the most success in surviving post-apocalyptia.

and that point is often lost on many members of the audience.

#personal #capitalism #sustainability #post apocalyptic #zombies #skilled labor #professional trades

[deewellsosd]

I remember when the public high schools that my mother taught at, in the US Virgin Islands, offered ‘Shop’ and ‘Home Economics’ classes.

Sadly, those classes are looked down upon and the students that took those classes were too.

You see, we NEED plumbers, electricians, contractors, and carpenters.

Eventually, the ‘Shop’ and ‘Home Economics’ classes were eliminated because parents, teachers, and the government pushed for us to become doctors and lawyers for the so called prestige that these careers yield.

What our parents didn’t know was that the guy that was a general contractor could make $75k or more per year, run his own business and hire people.

You see, the government needs ‘workers’ and one of the ways to guarantee that there’s a long pipeline of workers is to tell people they need to graduate high school, go to college, and get a job where they work 40-hours a week.

You know the rest…..work 20 to 25 years and then retire.

My parents were raised with this mindset, but somewhere along the line they wanted more for themselves and our family.

Since trade skills aren’t being passed along from generation to generation how do we ensure that there are enough construction workers, electricians, and plumbers?

The Government.

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that will parcel money to local and state government agencies to upgrade the outdated roads, bridges and transit systems.

What we need to do is bring back classes like ‘Shop’ and even create vocational schools.

We NEED these schools in America now more than ever!

Read the NPR article here.

#npr #jobs #careers #education #skilled labor #carpenters #construction #electrician #plumbers #solecialstudies #usvi

[rimurutempest]

The technical definition of "unskilled labor" would be that you don't need prior training to start doing the job - so you will still pick up specialized knowledge and become more skilled at it over time of course, but just your onboarding is enough to get you working at an acceptable level. As opposed to types of work where you need to go to college/trade school/some other in-depth education in the skills before even starting the job. This will sometimes have nothing to do with what the job *requires* - I think a lot of office jobs that say you need a college degree are actually unskilled

ough 😩

okay, that makes sense. i mean, as much as any of this stuff does. none of it is reasonable imo, but i at least can understand what's actually being said when that phrase comes up now, thank you!

that's genuinely always baffled me so much 🥲

#reply #yumantimatter #skilled labor #unskilled labor #capitalism #i've never been able to find a simplification like this & i really appreciate it 😭

[appalachianmike]

Craftsmanship is a term that refers to the dedication and passion for excellence that a skilled artisan puts into their work. A manual machinist is an example of a craftsman who embodies this spirit. A manual machinist is a highly skilled worker who uses a lathe, mill, or other manual machine tools to create precise metal parts.

What sets a manual machinist apart from others is their ability to work with a high level of precision and accuracy. They must be able to interpret technical drawings, use various measuring tools such as micrometers and gauges, and possess a deep understanding of machining processes and materials. They also have to be patient and methodical, carefully working through each step of the manufacturing process to ensure that the final product meets the required specifications.

Manual machinists take pride in their work and have a deep sense of satisfaction in creating something with their own hands. They are always striving to improve their craft, experimenting with new techniques and approaches to achieve better results. They understand that their work is more than just a job; it is a reflection of their personal values and dedication to excellence.

In today's world, where automation and mass production are becoming increasingly prevalent, the role of the manual machinist may seem outdated. However, the skills and craftsmanship of a manual machinist remain highly valued in industries such as aerospace, defense, and precision engineering. Manual machinists are the keepers of a time-honored tradition that celebrates the beauty of precision and the satisfaction of a job well done

#artisans #craftsmanship #manual machinist #precision #manufacturing #metalworking #handcrafted #skilled labor #attention to detail

[tenth-sentence]

In 1728, Chamber's Encyclopaedia described a craftsman's workshop: 'The artisan is at the heart of the production process . . . the tempo of production is fixed, and each task requires considerable skill.'

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

#book quote #normal women #philippa gregory #nonfiction #20s #1720s #18th century #chamber's encyclopaedia #craftsman #workshop #artisan #production #skilled labor

[thateagleguy]

#skilled labor

[dweebinthecorner]

as someone pursuing a master's degree rn it's really hard to imagine that I am skilled labor??? like how can it be skilled labor if an idiot (me) can do it??????

#grad student #grad school #actually mentally ill #skilled labor #astrophysics

[karmaalwayswins]

Economics Explained "Skills Wars Are The New Trade Wars" (2023)

#economics explained #economics #skilled labor #brain drain #labor market #skilled worker #globalization #migration #social commentary #video #2023 #Youtube

[flyworldmigration]

https://flyworldmigration.com.au/general-skilled-visa-australia/

#skilled immigration #skilled labor #australian migration #registered migration lawyers #australia

[usacajobsblog]

The Assembly Line Staffing Crisis: How to Attract and Retain Skilled Workers

Manpower shortage is a major issue faced by businesses in the manufacturing sector today. Despite the job opportunities available, attracting and retaining skilled workers on the assembly line has become a real challenge, especially during the post-pandemic period. How can companies address this staffing crisis? Cause of the Assembly Line Staffing Crisis Several factors have contributed to the…

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#assembly line staffing #employee retention #manufacturing jobs #skilled labor #talent acquisition #workforce management

[doc0219]

Various photos throughout the years of me doing what I love

#trees #tree care #treework #climber #skilled labor

[dajiandengineers]

#Building #Future #Professional #Site Construction #Services #Quality #Reliable #Experienced #Efficient #Innovative #Sustainable #Comprehensive #Project Management #Customer Satisfaction #Expertise #Skilled Labor #Equipment #Material Procurement #Safety #Quality Control.

[gallusrostromegalus]

Kenpachi Realizes Nobody Else Actually Read The Employee Handbook And Decides To Get Inventive, A Story In A Ranking Chart

Yamamoto Thought He Was Punishing Everyone Including Zaraki By Making Him Actually Fill Out That Report, Was Not Ready For Zaraki To Deliver A Twelve Hundred Slide Powerpoint Category Seven Autism Infodump About It A Week Later, A Sequel

#Bleach #Bleach Fanfic #AEIWAM #An Elephant Is Warm And Mushy #kenpachi zaraki #the key difference between Canon Zaraki and AEIWAM Zaraki is about 500 Menial Labor Jobs worth of practical skills and skepticism #For real though if yamamoto made Zaraki fill out a Report on everyone fighting ability the lad would go hog fucking wild #Yamamoto has never seen analysis like this #Yamamoto would prefer not to see analysis like this #but he DID ask and Zaraki is having so much fun he feels bad interrupting

[pwrn51]

The Next Generation Apprentice

The Next Generation Apprentice

    Ms. Cauldwell interviewed Levi Torres, a second-generation plumber who’s talking about high school graduates considering working in the blue-collar trade. His company, High 5 Plumbing runs an apprentice program for 24 months where they take on green recruits and train, supervise, and provide hands-on experience to these students who want to become plumbers. His company has contacts all across…

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#apprentice program #blue-collar trade #building trades #Entrenepeur #high school graduates #Lillian Cauldwell #Next Generation #Plummer #PWTRN #Skilled Labor #skilled tradespeople