During the Great Recession, unemployment rates reached their highest levels in more than 25 years, drawing attention to the millions of Americans who lost their jobs during the economic downturn. But there is another—mostly untold—story in the federal employment statistics: More families who have managed to continue working are hard-pressed to stay afloat in the weak economy.Monday, December 27, 2010
GREAT RECESSION HIT HARD AT AMERICA’S WORKING POOR
During the Great Recession, unemployment rates reached their highest levels in more than 25 years, drawing attention to the millions of Americans who lost their jobs during the economic downturn. But there is another—mostly untold—story in the federal employment statistics: More families who have managed to continue working are hard-pressed to stay afloat in the weak economy.
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