Worker facts for kids

A worker is a person who does a job to earn money. This often means someone who does physical work, like building things or making products. Workers are very important for our economy and society.

A worker building in Algeria.

What Do Workers Do?

Workers use their skills and effort to produce goods or services. For example, a baker makes bread, a teacher helps students learn, and a builder constructs houses. All these people are workers.

In economics, which is the study of how people use resources, there are three main things needed to produce anything:

• Labor: This is the work done by people. It includes their time, effort, and skills.
• Land: This means the space or natural resources needed. For example, a factory needs land to be built on.
• Capital: This refers to the money, tools, machines, and buildings used to produce things.

How Workers Get Paid

Most people who work get paid for their efforts. This payment is how they earn a living. There are two main ways workers are paid:

Wages and Salaries

• Wages are usually paid based on the time worked. For instance, a worker might earn a certain amount of money for each hour they work. This is common for jobs where hours can change, like in retail or construction.
• A salary is a fixed amount of money paid regularly, often every two weeks or once a month. It usually stays the same no matter how many hours are worked. Many office jobs or professional roles pay a salary.

Important Worker Rights

Workers have rights that protect them in their jobs. These rights ensure fair treatment and safe working conditions. For example, workers have the right to be paid fairly and to work in a safe environment.

One special day for workers around the world is May Day. This international holiday celebrates workers' rights and their contributions to society. It is a day to remember the importance of fair treatment for everyone who works.

See also

In Spanish: Trabajador para niños