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.
Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 â April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer and actor best known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, he used his childhood nickname Lumpy.
Edward Howland Robinson Ned Green (August 22, 1868 â June 8, 1936), also known as Colonel Green, was an American businessman, the only son of the miser Hetty Green (the Witch of Wall Street). In the late 19th century, he became a political ally in the Republican Party of William Madison McDonald, a prominent African-American politician.