http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=labo...WordNet
labour
noun
1. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field" [syn: labor]
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/laborDictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
la·bor [ley-ber]
–noun
2.the body of persons engaged in such activity, esp. those working for wages.
3.this body of persons considered as a class (distinguished from management and capital).
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2004/08/03...Survey highlights skilled building labour shortage
A survey into the building industry in the Bega Valley Shire has revealed an alarming shortage of skilled building labour.
The survey, conducted by Mission Australia, has prompted the Bega Valley Shire Business Forum to hold a forum to discuss skills shortages and other concerns affecting the building industry.