working class

• Classe sociale composée de personnes exerçant un travail manuel ou industriel, généralement rémunérées à l'heure plutôt qu'à salaire fixe, et souvent associée à un statut économique plus modeste.

A social class consisting of people who are employed in manual or industrial work, typically earning wages rather than salaries, and often associated with lower economic status.

1. Social class of laborersB2formal

   The social group consisting of people who work for wages, especially in manual or industrial jobs.

   classe ouvrière

   • The working class often faces economic challenges during recessions.
   • Many working class families rely on public transportation.
   • The industrial revolution significantly shaped the modern working class.

2. Socioeconomic demographicB2formal

   A demographic segment characterized by lower income, limited formal education, and employment in manual or service jobs.

   classe ouvrière

   • Policies aimed at the working class focus on job security and fair wages.
   • The working class population in this region has declined with factory closures.
   • Working class neighborhoods often have strong community ties.