At the bottom of the economic heap.

[Sophie]

Could you please tell me the meaning of this sentence:
"These workers are at the bottom of the economic heap".
Thank you very much.
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On earth there is nothing great but man, in man there is nothing great but mind.

[Ralf]

This callous description means as much as 'these workers earn less than anybody else'.
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[Sophie]

I see. Thank you very much, Ralf!
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On earth there is nothing great but man, in man there is nothing great but mind.