Participation rate falls: Male labor force participation now stands at 67%, down from early 2025 levels, reflecting a notable workforce contraction. Sector shift impact: Economists link the decline to ...
Historic low reached: Male labor force participation has dropped to 67%, close to the lowest level on record. Sectoral job mismatch: Job growth is concentrated in healthcare and education, while ...
Mary Ellen Klas is a politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. A former capital bureau chief for the Miami Herald, she has covered politics and government for more than three decades. In ...