“labor” Charts
Full Time Workers Are Less Likely to be Depressed »
Americans not in the workforce, unemployed, or employed part time but looking for full time work are more likely to…
The Fluctuation of the U.S. Poverty Rate »
This chart shows the poverty rate based on CPI research series using current methods, meaning that money income is adjusted.…
The World's Massive Inequality, In One Pie Chart »
Just over 8% of the world's population controls over 80% of the world's wealth.
Workers w/ Family Member Enrolled in Public Program »
In a recent New Yorker magazine article, they cited a recent study that over 50% of the fast-food workers require…
Who are the Hungry in America? »
In a recent poll, it was found that over one quarter of Mississippians struggled to afford food at least once…
Unemployed Persons per Job Opening »
After peaking at 6.7 in July 2009, the number of unemployed Americans per job opening has decreased to 3.07 in…
Unemployment: Foreign Born vs. Native Born »
Foreign born and native born populations in the U.S. had the same unemployment rate of 8.1% in 2012. Women had…
The Declining Power Of American Labor »
Once a key force within the American economy, labor unions have faced significant decline over the past 30 years. While…
Productivity Aided by Technological Advances »
Between 1973 and 2014, technological advances have made workers more productive and sharply increased their pay. However, it has had…
Americans Have No Idea How Bad Inequality Really Is »
If there were one chart that could sum up inequality in the United States and the subdued support there is…
What Are Salaried Americans Giving Up? »
Salaried Americans give up significantly more personal time each week than their hourly paid counterparts. Nearly 60% of salaried Americans…
How Long Does America Work Each Week? »
Half of Americans with a full-time job work over 40 hours a week, with nearly 1 in 5 clocking in…
Why is America a Bad Place to Be a Worker? »
Americans expressed a 60 percentage point difference between those saying 'yes' and those saying 'no' to whether or not the…
Forced Labor: The Billion Dollar Money Maker »
Global forced labor is producing insurmountable illegal profits of $150 billion U.S. dollars each year. Sexual exploitation is the primary…
Women Nearly Twice as Likely to Earn Minimum Wage (or less) »
Data taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that women make up 62% of Americans making the minimum wage…
A Subjective View of Class Identification »
The terms "lower class", "working class", "middle class", and "upper class" are frequently used in media. However, the figure above…
Employment Among Older Workers is Leveling Off »
The January jobs report shows some leveling off of employment among older workers. While there was an increase in employment…
Obamacare, Minimum Wage Hike Would Increase Labor Costs »
A proposal to increase the federal minimum wage, coupled with existing employer mandates from Obamacare, would increase the minimum cost…
What Happens When the Police Stop Policing? »
There appears to be a coordinated 'slowdown' of policing activity throughout NYC, in response to Mayor de Blasio's supposed lack…
#Humantrafficking: Over 35 Million People Are Still Slaves »
We're accustomed to thinking of slavery as a problem of the past, but it truly isn't. Millions of people worldwide…
The Most Powerful Passports »
Being a citizen of a particular country can have its benefits - this is particularly obvious when it comes to…
Investing In The Future: Capital vs. Labor »
In economics, business investment takes two major forms: capital and labor. In the United States, the return on investment is,…
Amid Drastic Inequality, Many Feel They Are 'Falling Behind' »
7 in 10 Americans making less than $30,000 a year feel their incomes are falling behind the rising cost of…
President Obama Is Still the Deporter-In-Chief »
In FY2013, Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 369,644 people, the fewest since FY2008. However, this deportation figure is still higher…
The Fed's Recent Unconventional Actions »
During the financial panics in 2001 and 2008, the Fed increased the supply of reserve balances, thereby supplying liquidity to…
Human Trafficking: Different Types and their Prevelance »
Human Trafficking is a horrific reality of our world. In the United States, California, Texas, and Florida ( in that…
In a Trying Industry, What's the Secret to Worker Retention? »
In the home care industry, turnover is high, but not for the home care workers in America's largest worker-owned co-op.…
Why Young People Are Part-Time Employed in Europe »
Education is the main reason for part-time employment among the youth in Europe with 41.4% of people aged 15-29 years…
Working Life Expectancy in Europe »
While unemployment rate as well as other standard indicators of economic activity focus on specific stages of person's life cycle,…
Rethinking the U.S. Employment Landscape »
Manufacturing has been the back bone of the American labor force since Industrialization. But with technological advancement and outsourcing, the…
Top Five Reasons Students Decide to Go to College »
Research shows that consumers of postsecondary education and training are keenly interested in workforce results, such as post-graduation employment and…
Americans Split Over Increased Deportations »
In a recent Pew survey, Americans were asked if they thought increased deportations were a good thing or a bad…
2012: Foreign-Born Workers By Region of Origin »
In 2012, there were 25 million foreign-born workers age 16 years and older in the U.S. labor force. 130 million…
Workers' Share of Corporate Revenue Plummets »
We are currently in a time of record profits for corporations. At the same time these companies are delivering less…
Why is the economy growing so slowly? »
The U.S. economy has grown slowly since the recession in 2008 and 2009. In the three years following the recession,…
The Government Lends a Helping Hand »
Federal means-tested programs and tax credits provide cash payments or assistance with health care, nutrition, education, housing, or other needs…