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The Future of Work and Health - March, 2001
Five Years of Strong, Economic Growth:
The Impact on Poverty, Inequality and Work Arrangements in California
   

  • The report reviews the impacts of five years of strong economic growth on wages, income and work arrangements.

  • Economic growth has resulted in lower unemployment and poverty rates and rising real wages including for low-wage workers.

  • Temporary help jobs have increased rapidly.
    Other forms of contingent and alternative work arrangements have declined.

  • The share of workers on flexible work shifts is rising.

  • Access to health insurance and child care remains a challenge for low-income families.