Resilient labor market boosted by record female participation

Despite the impact of the pandemic on women in the workforce, women are driving the recovery of the labor market, with July marking the fifth consecutive month that women accounted for over half of the national gain in nonfarm jobs, although women without degrees and minorities continue to face challenges.

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Posted 8/23/2023, 10:00:00 PM