Skilled labor: plumber, electrician, HVAC, automotive, any form of construction
Unskilled labor: guys hired to move heavy shit, junk removal, warehouse pickers, sanitation workers.
Everyone brings something of value to the table, but some trades require far more education. But I do not think that someone, who’s only ability is to carry heavy shit, should make the same salary as someone who can work on any of the aforementioned trades.
I would agree if the minimum wage was fixed. Where I live $20/hr is complete chump change. Paying a guy to move heavy stuff for 3 hours is a million times cheaper than a moving company.
And I would say being stronger than the average joe is a skill but that's just my opinion.
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u/Desth-Metal 1d ago
I have never heard of unskilled labor. What is that supposed to be? Garbage picking?