Työväkeä

Työväkeä is a Finnish word that translates to "workers" or "working people." It refers to individuals who are employed in manual labor, industrial settings, or other forms of wage-earning work. Historically, the term has been closely associated with the labor movement and the social and political aspirations of the working class.

In Finnish society, the concept of työväkeä gained particular prominence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of industrialization and the growth of socialist and social democratic parties. These movements advocated for improved working conditions, fair wages, and greater political representation for the working population. The term often carried a sense of collective identity and shared struggle.

While the nature of work has evolved significantly, and the traditional industrial working class has transformed, the term työväkeä remains in use. It can encompass a broader range of employed individuals, including those in service industries, and is sometimes used in discussions about labor rights, economic inequality, and social welfare. The concept reflects a historical understanding of class and labor within the Finnish context.