WORKINGMEN Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

workingmen

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laborers

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His articles argued that migrant laborers were essential to California agriculture yet often faced hostility, poverty and unsafe living conditions.

— James Ward, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Management balanced multiple factors before choosing the site, prioritizing the regional availability of industrial laborers, logistical links to western power grids, and local economic development programs.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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