Collocations with "wage"
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a fixed regular payment, typically paid on an hourly basis for manual or unskilled work
A temporary stop on wage increases.
the amount of money a person earns each week, especially for manual labor
Similar to 'pay gap', often used in discussions about economic inequality.
Implies a long and determined fight.
inequality in hourly or weekly wages
The middle hourly or weekly wage in a given population.
an increase in salary or wages
Negotiations specifically about hourly or weekly wages, often for manual laborers.
Refers to a wage that is high enough for a worker to meet their basic needs and maintain a normal standard of living.
a note given to an employee detailing their wages and deductions, typically for hourly work
Often implies a determined or aggressive struggle.
Specifically refers to a person who works for and receives a wage, often for manual or hourly labor.
A very low hourly or weekly payment for work. 'meager' is the common spelling in American English.
the standard wage rate paid to a majority of workers in a specific area for a particular job
to carry on a vendetta with great effort and determination
Work performed for a wage or salary.
A decrease in the amount of money paid to workers for their labor.
the rate at which wages rise
in economics, the amount of money a person is paid, not adjusted for inflation
A person who works for wages.
to fight or carry on a battle
to cause wages to be lower than they would otherwise be
a person who is completely dependent on their wages for survival, often working in poor conditions