Labour refers to human work that is done for economic purposes. It includes physical and mental efforts used to produce goods or services.
Related terms
Unionization: The formation of labor unions by workers to collectively bargain for better wages, conditions, etc., which is akin to forming study groups within a class for greater negotiating power.
Sweatshops: Factories where workers often endure low pay, long hours, poor conditions—like being stuck doing all the work in a group project while others take credit—for minimal compensation.
Division of Labor: Assigning different tasks or jobs to specialized individuals within an organization or society—similarly dividing up responsibilities among team members when working on group projects.