Essays about: "labourer"

Found 3 essays containing the word labourer.

  1. 1. The myths and hazardous life of asphalt labourer : A pre-study on work environment and gender equality in the asphalt paving industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Pipar Julia Bahri; [2020]
    Keywords : Asphalt; road construction; male-dominated industries; safety work; gender equality; microwave heater; attractive workplace; Asfalt; vägarbete; mansdominerade industrier; säkerhetsarbete; jämställdhet; mikrovågsvärmare; attraktiva arbetsplatser;

    Abstract : Road construction work is often regarded to be a dirty and strenuous job. The asphalt paving industry is male-dominated with a low percentage of women. This master thesis is part of Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology's participation in the SMMART (Swedish Magnetite Microwave Asphalt Road Technology) project. READ MORE

  3. 2. Tax Wedges and FDI Decisions in the EU15

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alexander Roussos; [2015]
    Keywords : FDI; tax wedges; labour cost; social security contributions; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Free movement of labour and open borders are one of the main principles of the European Union. Workers can relatively easy relocate in the search for new job opportunities and firms compete internationally for productive labour. Corporate taxes affect firms’ profits, and also their investment decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Causes of Child Labour : A case study in Babati town, Tanzania

    University essay from

    Author : Jennie Johansson; [2009]
    Keywords : Child perspective; the Convention on the Rights of the Child; Social context; Poverty;

    Abstract : Tanzania ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child 1991, but still 32 per cent of the Tanzanian children estimate to be involved in child labour. Why children work, the work they most commonly do, and under the conditions which they work differ regionally. READ MORE