Gauze used as a medical dressing is usually made of cotton. Medical gauze is useful for dressing wounds where other fabrics might stick to the wound. Gauze can be coated with polymers that inhibit sticking even further.
Skilled Labor. What is 'Skilled Labor'. Skilled labor is a segment of the work force with a high skill level that creates significant economic value through the work performed (human capital). Skilled labor is generally characterized by high education or expertise levels and high wages.
The labor force is defined simply as the people who are willing and able to work. The size of the labor force is used to determine the unemployment rate.The percentage of the unemployed in the labor force is called the unemployment rate. Unemployment Rate = (Number of Unemployed / Labor Force) * 100.