September 27, 2018 – –

Klamath Falls, Ore. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top provider of jobs in Klamath Falls, OR, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

“There’s been a great deal of chatter about the future and frustrations of America’s blue collar workers,” said Express CEO Bill Stoller. “Our survey reveals that blue collar workers are upbeat, optimistic and proud of the work they do. While the news is often full of stories about economic anxieties, this survey shows workers who are exceptionally optimistic. While they certainly express concerns, it’s clear that the vast majority feel like things will work out for themselves and their families.”

Who are America’s blue collar workers

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leader in helping people find jobs near me in Klamath Falls, OR, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Klamath Falls office is located at 104 N 11th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (541) 273-5000, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/KlamathFallsOR.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals-Klamath Falls, OR:

Jillian Stork
(541) 238-5681
Jobs.KlamathFallsOR@ExpressPros.com
104 N 11th St,
Klamath Falls, OR 97603

ReleaseID: 60022123

September 27, 2018 – –

Gresham, Ore. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top provider of staffing in Gresham, OR, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of jobs near me in Gresham, OR, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Gresham office is located at 120 NW Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (503) 492-3200, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/GreshamOR.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Gresham, OR:

Lisa Monfils
(503) 489-9450
Jobs.GreshamOR@ExpressPros.com
120 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030

ReleaseID: 60022124

September 27, 2018 – –

Woodland, Wash. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top provider of staffing in Woodland, WA, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading recruitment company in Woodland, WA, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Woodland office is located at 131 Davidson Avenue BB, Woodland, WA 98674. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (360) 225-0700, or visit online at www.ExpressCowlitzCounty.com.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals of Woodland, WA:

Lisa Straughan
(360) 225-0700
Jobs.WoodlandWA@ExpressPros.com
Express Employment Professionals of Woodland, WA
131 Davidson Ave. Ste BB
Woodland, WA 98674

ReleaseID: 60022125

September 27, 2018 – –

West Palm Beach, Fla. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top staffing company in West Palm Beach, FL, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

“There’s been a great deal of chatter about the future and frustrations of America’s blue collar workers,” said Express CEO Bill Stoller. “Our survey reveals that blue collar workers are upbeat, optimistic and proud of the work they do. While the news is often full of stories about economic anxieties, this survey shows workers who are exceptionally optimistic. While they certainly express concerns, it’s clear that the vast majority feel like things will work out for themselves and their families.”

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

“I think there is a tendency for those with college degrees to speculate about how blue collar workers are doing,” Stoller said. “But this survey shows that most blue collar workers feel good about themselves and their jobs. They’re proud of who they are and what they do. This survey shows that America’s labor force is doing well-and that’s good to see.”

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of jobs in West Palm Beach, FL, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express West Palm Beach office is located at 2540 Metrocentre Blvd #3, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (561) 475-1004, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/WPalmBeachFL.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals West Palm Beach:

Lee Fossett
Jobs.PalmBeachFLWest@ExpressPros.com
Express Employment Professionals of West Palm Beach, FL
2540 Metrocentre Blvd #3
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 475-1004
www.expresspros.com/WPalmBeachFL

ReleaseID: 60022126

September 27, 2018 – –

Tempe, Ariz. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top job agency in Tempe, AZ, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

“I think there is a tendency for those with college degrees to speculate about how blue collar workers are doing,” Stoller said. “But this survey shows that most blue collar workers feel good about themselves and their jobs. They’re proud of who they are and what they do. This survey shows that America’s labor force is doing well-and that’s good to see.”

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading employment agency in Tempe, AZ, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Tempe office is located at 1342 W Warner Rd #102, Tempe, AZ 85284. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (480) 413-1200, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/Tempe.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Tempe, AZ:

Desirae Noonan
(480) 485-9387
jobs.tempeaz@expresspros.com
1342 W. Warner Road
Suite 102
Tempe, AZ 85284

ReleaseID: 60022127

September 27, 2018 – –

Reno, Nev. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top employment center in Reno, NV, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

“I think there is a tendency for those with college degrees to speculate about how blue collar workers are doing,” Stoller said. “But this survey shows that most blue collar workers feel good about themselves and their jobs. They’re proud of who they are and what they do. This survey shows that America’s labor force is doing well-and that’s good to see.”

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of full time and part time jobs in Reno, NV, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Reno office is located at 3973 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89502. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (775) 826-4442, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/RenoNV.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Reno, NV:

Michele Davies
(775) 562-0556
Jobs.RenoNV@ExpressPros.com
3973 S McCarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89502

ReleaseID: 60022128

September 27, 2018 – –

Eugene, Ore. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top staffing agency in Eugene, OR, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

“There’s been a great deal of chatter about the future and frustrations of America’s blue collar workers,” said Express CEO Bill Stoller. “Our survey reveals that blue collar workers are upbeat, optimistic and proud of the work they do. While the news is often full of stories about economic anxieties, this survey shows workers who are exceptionally optimistic. While they certainly express concerns, it’s clear that the vast majority feel like things will work out for themselves and their families.”

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of part time and full time jobs in Eugene, OR, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Eugene office is located at 945 Garfield St, Eugene, OR 97402. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (541) 686-0001, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/EugeneOR.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Eugene, OR:

Renee Loheed
Jobs.EugeneOR@ExpressPros.com
945 Garfield St.
Eugene, OR 97402

ReleaseID: 60022129

September 27, 2018 – –

Wichita Falls, Texas – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top staffing company in Wichita Falls, TX, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of jobs near me in Wichita Falls, TX, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Wichita Falls office is located at 3612 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (940) 691-8367, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/WichitaFallsTX.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals-Wichita Falls, TX:

Tandy Kimbro
(940) 217-3308
Jobs.WichitaFallsTX@ExpressPros.com
3612 Kemp Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

ReleaseID: 60022130

September 27, 2018 – –

Walla Walla, Wash. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top provider of jobs hiring in Walla Walla, WA, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of employment in Dayton, WA, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Walla Walla office is located at 101 W Poplar St. #A, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (509) 522-1326, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/WallaWallaWA.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Walla Walla, WA:

Shannon Bergevin
Express.WallaWalla@gmail.com
1115 S. 3rd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362

ReleaseID: 60022131

September 27, 2018 – – Augusto Beato, CEO of Portland SEO, reminded retailers to align their online efforts with a strong in-store approach such as developing impulse purchase strategies.

As an example, Beato pointed at Hershey’s efforts in recreating impulse purchases online, such as selling their products to customers who personally pick up groceries they ordered online.

While the customers waited for their goods, a smartphone app could ping them with an offer to add candy or snacks. Hershey is also working with goPuff, an app that delivers items usually found in a convenience store, like candy and beer, on demand.

Beato was reacting to a new Profitect survey showing that Gen Z shoppers prefer the brick-and-mortar more than online retail.
The said survey claims 42 percent of Gen Z shoppers, those aged 18 to 22, prefer going to a retail store than buying online. Only 23 percent said they prefer online only.

“Since shoppers tend to be influenced by their emotions once they are in the stores, an impulse buying strategy is critical,” Beato insisted. “There is a reason for retailers to get Gen Zers into stores to act on those impulses and expand their baskets.”

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“Our survey of Gen Z shoppers found that the in-store shopping experience still plays an important role in the shopping journey, even with digital natives,” said Guy Yehiav, CEO of Profitect.

Among those surveyed, 46 percent said browsing is the biggest influence in play, and 40 percent said in-store displays influence additional purchases.

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Contact Portland SEO :

Augusto Beato
(503)278-5599
info@portlandseo.net
616 SE 68TH AVE #101
Portland OR 97215

ReleaseID: 60022135