When Working Isn’t Enough: Wages & Public Benefits in Ohio
September 25, 2024 11:40 AM 12:10 PM
Join us for an exploration of “When Working Isn’t Enough,” an investigation into median wages and public benefits usage of workers across 10 in-demand occupations in Ohio, encompassing roles like home health aides, manufacturing, and food service. We’ll delve into how these job opportunities maintain workers’ eligibility for public benefits and how the occupational segregation of Black workers exacerbates disparities—trends not limited to Ohio but observed nationwide. Furthermore, we’ll scrutinize and make policy recommendations regarding job quality and data accessibility while sharing crucial practices for attracting funders to support data projects.
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