1. Category of Workers

2. A. Three eras of Employment
1. Before 1850’s: farming jobs dominated
1850’s-1950s: factory or manufacturing jobs dominated
1950s – present: service jobs dominate (not an object/useful labor)

3. There are fewer jobs today in farming and manufacturing because…. (1)

4. Category of Workers Level of Education Pay Rate Availability of Perks
Level of Education
Pay Rate
Availability of Perks
% of the Workforce
3 Examples
Unskilled
Worker
Semiskilled
Skilled
Professional

5. B. Four CATEGORIES OF WORKERS 1. Unskilled
High school or no high school education
Minimum wage
benefits, paid vacation or retirement rare
19%
Manual labor: field work, factory line, hotel cleaning

6. 2.Semi-skilled High school education + specialized skills
A bit higher than minimum wage $12.00-$15.00+
benefits, paid vacation or retirement rare
17%
Forklift driver, office clerk, check out clerk

7. 3. Skilled 6-24 months of education/training
Hourly or monthly salary $20/hr. or
$3,200/month +
Benefits and paid vacation a possibility, Retirement maybe
35%
Mechanic, certified nurses assistant, plumber, electrician, computer technician

8. 4. Professional
4 years college or more
Annual salary: $45,000/year or more
Benefits, vacation and retirement normally guaranteed
29%
Teacher, doctor, lawyer, computer engineer

9. What category of worker should all high school graduates try to attain

11. C. Contingent Worker: Part-Time Worker
1. Advantages for employee:
a.flexible hours
b.possible better pay
2. Advantages for employer:
a. Flexible hours
b. lack benefits or perks
c. Easy discharge