DiscoverSeattle NowThe job market is rough for white collar workers
The job market is rough for white collar workers

The job market is rough for white collar workers

Update: 2025-01-13
Share

Description

The final 2024 report from the US Department of Labor was strong. 

Hundreds of thousands of jobs were added. 

The unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent.

Still some workers are really having a hard time finding something new.

Business Insider’s Aki Ito reports that there's a recession among white collar workers right now. She explains what's going on. 

Watch the start of the Washington State Legislature's upcoming session on their new website or on tvw

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. 

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

The job market is rough for white collar workers

The job market is rough for white collar workers

KUOW News and Information