The invisible backbone: Why America’s blue-collar workforce feels undervalued and stuck
A new Pew Research survey reveals a stark reality for America’s blue-collar workforce, which makes up 27% of employed adults. Many feel undervalued, underpaid, and trapped in jobs “just to get by,” with younger workers and women reporting the lowest satisfaction. Issues of pay, respect, career prospects, and limited training opportunities highlight a workforce crucial to the nation yet struggling for dignity and advancement.
A new Pew Research survey reveals a stark reality for America’s blue-collar workforce, which makes up 27% of employed adults. Many feel undervalued, underpaid, and trapped in jobs “just to get by,” with younger workers and women reporting the lowest satisfaction. Issues of pay, respect, career prospects, and limited training opportunities highlight a workforce crucial to the nation yet struggling for dignity and advancement.
