“black-workers” Charts
Black Workers 9: Policy Decisions that Reduce Bad Jobs »
In our white paper on black workers and good vs. bad (<$19/hr, no health insurance, and no retirement plan) jobs…
Black Workers 8: Policy Decisions that Create Good Jobs »
In our white paper on black workers and good (>$19/hr, health insurance, retirement plan) vs. bad jobs, the policy changes…
Black Workers 7: Education Effect on Good Jobs »
While education is a strong predictor of the likelihood of a black worker getting a "good job" (at least $19/hour…
Black Workers 6: Good Jobs for Blacks and Whites »
While "good jobs" for whites have fallen around 1% over the last 30 years, the trend line for blacks mirrors…
Black Workers 5: Increase in Bad Jobs »
A “bad job” pays less than $19/hour, lacks health insurance, and lacks an employer sponsored retirement plan. In 1979, 22.5…
Black Workers 4: Retirement Plans Decline »
The share of black workers participating in an employer sponsored retirement plan at work declined from 49.9 percent in 1979…
Black Workers 3: Employer Provided Health Insurance Declines »
In the past 30 years the share of all black workers with employer-provided health insurance declined, from 69.0 percent to…
Black Workers 2: Percent Over $40K »
Over the last 30 years 8% more black workers are making at least $19/hour or about $40,000 annually in inflation…
Black Workers 1: Percent with Good Jobs »
In the last 30 years black workers have maintained a stable share of "good" jobs, defined as paying at least…