Posted on Sep 4, 2022
Quiet quitting, real quitting, unionizing — what else are American workers up to?
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How we work, when we work, how much we work – it's all shifting on a scale not seen in decades.
The pandemic left workplaces reimagined and workers changed. The number of job openings right now outnumbers people looking for work by almost two-to-one.
Last year saw a record exodus of workers, and companies say they are still struggling to hire. Millions have re-evaluated what type of work they were willing to do for what type of pay or benefits and in what type of environment.
On Labor Day, here's a snapshot of what's happening with American workers.
Jobs are growing, and workers are still quitting
Despite inflation and economic slowdown, the labor market remains tight. Employers kept adding jobs all summer, particularly in food and retail. Layoffs have been confined to pockets of the economy – the tech sector, cryptocurrency, home buying – and to select companies, like the beleaguered Bed Bath & Beyond.
How we work, when we work, how much we work – it's all shifting on a scale not seen in decades.
The pandemic left workplaces reimagined and workers changed. The number of job openings right now outnumbers people looking for work by almost two-to-one.
Last year saw a record exodus of workers, and companies say they are still struggling to hire. Millions have re-evaluated what type of work they were willing to do for what type of pay or benefits and in what type of environment.
On Labor Day, here's a snapshot of what's happening with American workers.
Jobs are growing, and workers are still quitting
Despite inflation and economic slowdown, the labor market remains tight. Employers kept adding jobs all summer, particularly in food and retail. Layoffs have been confined to pockets of the economy – the tech sector, cryptocurrency, home buying – and to select companies, like the beleaguered Bed Bath & Beyond.
Quiet quitting, real quitting, unionizing — what else are American workers up to?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Union membership remains low, though support is at a 57-year high
Only about 10% of U.S. workers belonged to a union as of early 2022. At the same time, the level of public support for unions has been growing for over a decade.
This summer, 71% of Americans told Gallup they approve of unions, a level not seen since 1965. Labor experts say support is even higher with younger people, potentially growing a new generation of organizers."
..."Union membership remains low, though support is at a 57-year high
Only about 10% of U.S. workers belonged to a union as of early 2022. At the same time, the level of public support for unions has been growing for over a decade.
This summer, 71% of Americans told Gallup they approve of unions, a level not seen since 1965. Labor experts say support is even higher with younger people, potentially growing a new generation of organizers."
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