What Happened To U.S. Workers?
The share of people aged 25 to 54 in the labor force has fallen in the past couple of decades. What happened?
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How The Opioid Crisis Is Depressing America's Labor Force
The U.S. lags behind other countries in workforce participation because more opioids are prescribed in this country, says a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
An Economic Mystery: Why Are Men Leaving The Workforce?
Millions of men in their prime working years have dropped out since the 1960s — they aren't working or even looking for a job. Factors including technology, education and family reasons play a role.
Health Insurer Aetna Raises Wages For Lowest-Paid Workers To $16 An Hour
Aetna, the giant health insurance company, raised its minimum wage this month. CEO Mark Bertolini says he expects the raise will pay for itself through increased productivity.
While Pay Holds Steady For Most, Low-Wage Workers Get A Boost
Some big U.S. employers are giving their lowest-paid employees a raise. That's helped make low-wage workers one of the few segments of the workforce seeing an increase in pay.