What is "cheap labor"?

"Cheap labor" refers to labor with low wages and easy exploitation. This usually has the following characteristics:

1. Low wage level: The wages of cheap labor are usually low, which can only meet the basic survival needs and it is difficult to achieve self-development. This makes the labor force vulnerable to exploitation by employers and difficult to safeguard its own rights and interests.

2. Weak bargaining power: Cheap labor is usually in a weak position and lacks good education and skills. In the job market, their bargaining power is weak, and they can only accept the conditions provided by their employers, so it is difficult to win higher remuneration and benefits.

3. Substitutability: The work of cheap labor is usually relatively simple, and the requirements for skills and knowledge are not high, so it is easy to be replaced by other labor. This makes the labor force in an unstable state and faces the risk of unemployment at any time.

4. Lack of security: Cheap labor usually cannot enjoy basic social security and welfare. If there is no medical insurance, unemployment insurance, pension insurance, etc. This increases the risk of life and the possibility of being exploited.

5. Bear higher pressure: Cheap labor usually needs to bear higher work intensity and pressure, such as long working hours and high-intensity manual labor, but the pay is disproportionate. This is also a kind of exploitation.

In short, cheap labor is in a difficult situation and vulnerable to unfair treatment. To protect the rights and interests of this part of the labor force, we need to enhance their bargaining power and position in the job market by raising the minimum wage, improving social security and improving educational skills. This requires the joint efforts of the government, enterprises and the whole society.