The phrase "low-wage workers" refers to people who earn a relatively small amount of money for the work they do. These individuals typically receive lower salaries or hourly wages compared to others in the workforce. Full definition
The benefits lower wage workers can expect appear to be higher. (dallasnews.com)
More money in low wage workers pockets translates into more buying power, which means more business. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Since 2013, the Fight for $ 15 has grown from a few hundred fast food workers in Chicago and New York to a nationwide movement demanding a living wage for low wage workers, in sectors ranging from fast food, retail stores and gas stations to home health care and construction. (reclaimourschools.org)