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blue-collar

[bloo-kol-er] / ˈbluˈkɒl ər /




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Former labor organizer and iron worker Brian Poindexter embodies the emerging blue-collar, practical-minded Democrat type in the upcoming midterms.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Protecting blue-collar workers bypasses the high-stress, physically demanding pink- and light-blue-collar jobs,” said Teresa Ghilarducci, a professor of economics and policy analysis at the New School in New York City and an expert on retirement.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Ashburn site includes a mix of white- and blue-collar workers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The factory was one of the best-paying blue-collar jobs in the area.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

It was blue-collar all the way, located inside a corrugated metal shell; metal shavings covered the floor around the heavy equipment, which filled the shop with a regular hum.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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