The continued bifurcation of the American workforce
The 10 largest fields accounted for about 20% of the workforce last year — and they tended to include some of the worst-paying positions, the Labor Department said Tuesday. Heavily concentrated employment in low-paying jobs has been a concern for some economists, who note the economy is creating more low-paying jobs and more high-paying jobs (that require higher education) and leaving fewer opportunities for the traditional American middle class.
