What is the state of the state’s economy for working people?
We looked at employment, wages, benefits, wealth inequality, and other factors to determine how Washington’s economy has impacted working people.
State of Working Washington
COVID-19 Pandemic Means Unprecedented Job Losses, but Impact Isn’t Uniform
Smaller, high-wage sectors and people with college degrees face better odds
State of Working Washington
No shelter in a storm: Why most workers couldn’t prepare for the economic fallout from COVID-19
Most of the gains from a decade of economic growth went to the top
Fairness
The Growth of Economic Inequality in Washington
A few at the top are pulling away, leaving everyone else behind
State of Working Washington
Unemployment is at a 40-year low — why aren’t wages rising more?
There's some slack in the labor market -- and a lack of worker bargaining power
Fairness
What’s Happening with Wages in Washington
Why most workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession
Fairness
How Family Finances Are Being Squeezed
Costs are rising faster than incomes for the typical Washington family