United States of Work
Ten stories, one question: "Is the economy working for you?"
United States of Work
What if the U.S. labor force were 10 people?
Our re-imagining of the 164 million people who make this economy work.
United States of Work
Meet the People
![New York City, NY](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Durant6-1.jpg?fit=2880%2C1920&w=400)
New York City, NY
Michael, certified public accountant
![Portland, OR](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cropped-further.jpg?fit=3355%2C2412&w=400)
Portland, OR
Neil, bartender
![Boise, ID](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ashley-nelson-collab-salon-boise-id-december-2019_49265171188_o-1.jpg?fit=5472%2C3648&w=400)
Boise, ID
Ashley, hair stylist
![Nashville, TN](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ASX_3557-1.jpg?fit=7500%2C5109&w=400)
Nashville, TN
Stephanie, executive director of an independent movie theater
![Los Angeles, CA](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cropped.jpg?fit=2896%2C2341&w=400)
Los Angeles, CA
Rocio, construction worker
![Kansas City, MO](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Steve-10-SMALLER.jpg?fit=3360%2C2240&w=400)
Kansas City, MO
Steve, professional driver
![Logan, OH](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SMALLER-Dr.-Anzalone_78.jpg?fit=5472%2C3648&w=400)
Logan, OH
Scott, family physician
![Centennial, CO](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kate_Bellino_staver_024-1-e1582665226831.jpg?fit=4804%2C3360&w=400)
Centennial, CO
Kate, new account representative
![Ashburn, VA](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Gaile-othe-other-cropped.jpg?fit=3805%2C2738&w=400)
Ashburn, VA
Gaile, cashier
![St. Paul, MN](https://www.marketplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DerrickLindstrom_MCTC-2.jpg?fit=4500%2C2994&w=400)
St. Paul, MN
Derrick, community college dean