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Meet Rocio, 24, construction worker
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Rocio’s job most broadly as “natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations.” One in 10 workers work jobs in that category.
Meet Kate, 24, new account representative at a bank
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
Kate's work is part of the "Sales and Office Occupations," category, like 20% of the U.S. labor force. She has an associate's degree.
Meet Gaile, 70, convenience store cashier
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
Gaile is part of the sales industry and works part time. She's part of the largest growing segment of workers — those over 55.
Meet Stephanie, 49, executive director of a movie theater
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize her under “management, professional, and related occupations," along with four in 10 U.S. workers. This category also includes teachers, dentists, CEOs and a wide range of other professions.
Meet Neil, 34, bartender
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Neil's job as a “service occupation,” along with a wide range of other workers. Two in 10 people work jobs in that category.
Meet Ashley, 34, hair stylist
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
Ashley is part of the service industry and like 80% of the U.S. labor force, works full time.
Meet Michael, 31, accountant
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize his job under “management, professional, and related occupations," along with four out of 10 U.S. workers.
For public good, not for profit.
What if the U.S. labor force were 10 people?
Feb 18, 2020
Our re-imagining of the 164 million people who make this economy work.
Younger workers are pushing for greater work-life balance
Jun 3, 2019
They're bringing self-care to work and pushing for more flexibility to have a life.