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- noun Plural form of
homeworker .
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Examples
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For similar reasons, women are often preferred by employers – many are "homeworkers", one of the most marginalised producer groups on the planet.
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For similar reasons, women are often preferred by employers - many are "homeworkers", one of the most marginalised producer groups on the planet.
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In common with many homeworkers, I've also conducted great swathes of my career in pyjamas.
The camera does sometimes lie. Ask a female politician | Barbara Ellen 2012
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Another estimated 30 million homeworkers mostly women bead, embroider and sew sequins on to garments.
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Indeed, these days I wouldn't be surprised if some homeworkers associated pyjamas more with work than rest, and were only able to sleep when clad in pinstripe suits, clutching briefcases.
The camera does sometimes lie. Ask a female politician | Barbara Ellen 2012
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In a separate statement, Monsoon said: "We accept that a number of homeworkers in India are not being paid minimum wages, yet significant improvements have been made."
Monsoon's internal audits reveal suppliers used child labour and underpaid workers Gethin Chamberlain 2010
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I am blessed to live in a community where homeworkers are respected, but I know that is unusual, and your words are very needed.
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It will mean hundreds of dollars more a month in mortgages payments for millions of homeworkers.
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It eventually organised structures for street vendors, women homeworkers and other self-employed women in five provinces.
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The company argues that homeworkers save it an average of £6,000 a year each, are 20% more productive and take fewer sick days.
BBC News - Home 2011
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