skilled labor

noun

1. labor that requires special training for its satisfactory performance.

2. the workers employed in such labor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skilled labor¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

“It was pretty darn easy to get a B.A., costs hadn’t started to go up, the market was hungry for skilled labor.”

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If tariffs are able to create new investment, finding skilled labor may be a challenge.

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In its place, a new system gave priority to family reunification and skilled labor, unintentionally setting the stage for large-scale immigration from Asia, Latin America and Africa.

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And although skilled labor shortages persist in the U.S., pharmaceutical training demands are lower than those in high-tech sectors.

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But the private sector wants to retain the ability to recruit skilled labor from abroad.

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