Good news for blue collar workers, bad news for job seekers! The job market in the US has been cooling off for the past couple of months, yet blue collar hiring and pay gains have stayed hot.
Despite the recent economic downturn, the U.S. Labor Department reported that in May, there were 33,000 new jobs in the production and non-supervisory categories of blue collar work. Furthermore, these sectors experienced some of the largest monthly wage increases seen since the start of the pandemic.
This job growth is likely due to the increased consumer spending enabled by the reopening of businesses as pandemic restrictions ease. A number of industries are experiencing high levels of profits and bigger demand for goods and services, and companies are hiring more people and offering salaries that are higher than before the pandemic.
For example, the manufacturing sector has been seeing strong job growth and the number of blue collar positions has been rising steadily over the past few months. The transportation industry as well is experiencing strong growth in blue collar jobs, mostly in truck driving and logistics. This job growth is due to the acceleration of online shopping, driven by the pandemic, as well as increased demand for goods and services due to the reopening of the economy.
The uptick in the number of blue collar jobs is also being supported by the federal government’s focus on infrastructure and the stimulus package that was passed earlier this year. Many infrastructure projects require blue collar labor, from construction and welding to manufacturing and freight.
Overall, it looks like the job market for blue collar workers is heating up and is on track to stay hot in the coming months. Companies are starting to hire more people and pay wages that are higher than before the pandemic. This is good news for those seeking blue collar jobs, as well as those already in the workforce since it means greater job security and higher salaries.
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