California’s Shrinking Labor Force Participation

Key Points:

• California’s labor force participation is declining due to an aging population.
• Significant participation gaps exist across different demographic groups in the state.
• Removing barriers to work and building a strong workforce is crucial for California’s future.
• A new report by PPIC researchers examines findings and suggests pathways forward.
• The research and event are funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation.

Hot Take:

California’s labor force participation is like a balloon slowly deflating due to an aging population, but it’s also getting pricked by participation gaps among different demographic groups. It’s time for the state to roll up its sleeves, remove the barriers blocking work, and inflate its workforce to ensure a prosperous future. Thanks to the funding from the Blue Shield of California Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation, this new report shines a light on the issues and offers potential solutions. Let’s build a strong and inclusive workforce that can handle any challenge coming our way!

Original article:https://www.ppic.org/event/labor-force-participation-in-california/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=labor-force-participation-in-california