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"Unskilled labour" is a capitalist myth used to justify poverty wages. (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] Daft_ish 6 points 1 year ago

All labor involves skill. You can be skilled at anything and experience enhances that skill. The only question is if people value that skill. Most people value a skilled janitor; a skilled gardener; a skilled customer service representative; etc. I know I do.