Women Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

Jobs and WagesUnited StatesWage InequalityWomenWorkers Women With Unpredictable Schedules Face Lower Earnings Than Male Counterparts

Historically women’s poverty rates have been higher than men’s rates. Explore the impact of unpredictable schedules on women's earnings.

Julie Yixia Cai / May 07, 2024

Article

DisabilityEmploymentLaborLong COVIDWomen A Closer Look at Recent Increases in Disabled Employment

In its monthly job reports, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) disaggregates certain labor force indicators by disability status.

Hayley Brown / December 11, 2023

Article

COVID-19United StatesWomenWorkers The Pandemic and Self-Employment: An Update

We examined the impact of the pandemic on trends in self-employment, comparing the first six months of 2022 with the first six months of the three years prior to the pandemic, 2017-2019.

Julie Yixia Cai Dean Baker / October 11, 2023

Jobs Byte

JobsJobs ReportUnemploymentUnited StatesWagesWomen Jobs Jump in September, but Wage Growth Moderates

The establishment survey showed an increase of 336k jobs in September. The prior two months’ numbers were also revised sharply higher, bringing the average for the last three months to 266k.

Dean Baker / October 11, 2023