The economy ended 2023 strong, but women of color are not getting their fair share.
In the Year of the Union, Black women and Latinas lead union growth in 2023
Latinas see the largest increase in union membership rates among women despite little change in overall share of union membership.
The Economy Holds Steady in November as the Child Care Sector Continues to Struggle | #JobsDay December 2023
The November Jobs Report shows a steady economy heading into 2024, though the child care sector continues to lag behind overall job growth.
New Census proposal would reduce the number of disabled women and girls counted by nearly 10 million
A new proposal from Census would change the definition of disability in the American Community Survey, reducing the official count of disabled people by 40 percent. This change could have significant implications for supports for disabled people.
Warning Signs in the Latest Jobs Report – and a Chance for Congress to Save Child Care | #JobsDay November 2023
The October Jobs Report data offer some clear warning signs about the state of the country’s economy – and underscore the need for Congress to act to save child care.
Black women’s labor force participation continues to decline| #JobsDay October 2023
Black women’s and men’s labor force participation continues to decline since the spring, while the rates for men and women overall are steady or higher.
Women’s unpaid caregiving is worth more than $625 billion – and it could cost more
Women in the United States do twice as much caregiving as men, though both men and women face financial burdens due to unpaid carework.
The Promises of the March on Washington, Two Generations Later | #JobsDay August 2023
Today’s jobs report comes on the heels of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and a few weeks before the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. And while the July data show slight improvements for Black women, whose unemployment rate ticked down this month, it’s essential to consider these data in a broader context to understand how our public policies can better support Black women.
Everyone deserves equal pay like the USWNT. LFG
The U.S. women’s national soccer team is playing in its first World Cup since their landmark equal pay victory. Here is how we can learn from their efforts to achieve equal pay for everyone.
Women still a small share of construction and manufacturing jobs | #JobsDay July 2023
Women still hold only 14 percent of jobs in the construction industry and 29 percent in manufacturing.
The Equal Pay Act was a first step in closing the wage gap – and helping women get infrastructure jobs is the new secret weapon
The new secret weapon for closing the wage gap is strategically implementing new federal infrastructure spending to make sure women, especially women of color, are part of America’s industrial policy revolution.
May’s mixed signals for the job market | #JobsDay June 2023
While May’s data had some bright spots, there are also some concerning findings, especially with cuts to programs like TANF and SNAP looming.
Gen Z enters a strong job market – but the future is uncertain | #JobsDay May 2023
The job prospects for Gen Z are strong, but young workers face an uncertain economic future that could shape their earnings and careers for years to come.
Black women’s unemployment hits a historic low – but there is more to do | #JobsDay April 2023
Despite recent successes, racism and sexism create barriers for Black women in the labor market.
New Data on Veterans Show High Unemployment for Young Women
New data reveal employment challenges for young women veterans, veterans of color, and disabled veterans.
Unemployment Increases for Women of Color Mean the Fed Should Pause Interest Rate Hikes | #JobsDay March 2023
Today’s new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for February reveal that the economy is starting to show signs of softening and that gains for women of color – who have long been marginalized in the labor market – are at risk.
It’s 2023: Are We in a Recession or Not?
What, exactly, is going on with the economy these days? On one hand, there are headlines about an impending recession and on the other hand the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Rents are declining a bit, but still up hugely over the last year. And what about the cost of eggs?!
Unions Close Wage Gaps – but Too Few Workers Are Unionized
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual data on union members in the United States, showing small declines in the rate of union membership over the last year. Our analysis shows that while unions raise wages – especially for women – far too few workers were able to access their benefits in 2022.
Unemployment down but caregiving and equity needs remain | #JobsDay January 2023
The most recent #JobsDay data show the strength of the economy in 2022. But the data also show that labor force participation remains below pre-pandemic levels for many groups of women, with Black women and Latinas suffering the largest declines between February 2020 and December 2022 of 1.9 and 1.8 percentage points, respectively.
New Census Data Show Policy Matters But There Is More Work to Do
Public policy has the power to set women and families up for success, and new data released by the Census Bureau yesterday provide a critical look at where our country stands on the issues that matter most in determining just how successful they are. The data, which look at poverty, health insurance, and income in the United States, make clear that policy makers have unfinished business to take care of to make sure women and families have all the supports they need to live healthy and secure lives.
