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The State of
Working Washington 2011

A project of the Economic Opportunity Institute

  • FEATURES
    • The Fading Middle Class Dream
    • Who Is and Is Not Working
    • Growing Inequality
  • JOBS
    • County
    • Industry
    • Statewide
  • UNEMPLOYMENT
    • County
    • Gender
    • Race and Education
  • WAGES & INCOME
    • County
    • Education
    • Sector
    • Peer states
    • Seniors
  • BENEFITS
    • Firms offering
    • Health insurance
    • Paid sick days
    • Retirement plans
  • POVERTY
    • Age
    • County
    • Education
    • Gender
    • Household
    • Supplemental Benefits
  • INSIGHTS
    • What it Really Costs to Get By
    • Understanding Unemployment Statistics
    • Changes In Unemployment Insurance
  • POLICY
    • Washington's Slow Recovery
    • Federal Policy & the Great Recession
    • Today's Economic Picture
    • Federal Policy Recommendations
    • State Policy Recommendations

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What It Really Costs To Get By - Comparing typical monthly expenses for a family of four in different regions of Washington state.

Understanding Employment Statistics - How well does the official definition of "unemployed" fit today's economy?

Changes in Unemployment Insurance - Fewer Washington workers than ever can qualify for the unemployment insurance benefits they've paid for

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  • What it Really Costs to Get By
  • Understanding Unemployment Stats
  • Changes in Unemployment Insurance

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