What is the state of the state’s economy for working people?
We looked at employment, wages, benefits, wealth inequality, and other factors to determine how Washington’s economy has impacted working people.
Report: Fewer jobs pay enough to rent in Washington
Data show that, since the pandemic, it's become even harder to rent in Washington
Rent is Increasing in Washington – But Wages Are Not
A new report shows that while rental increases are common, wages are not keeping pace
The jobs are back. What did COVID really change?
A look at what is (and isn't) different, 30+ months after the pandemic began
Economic Update: Inflation and Family Budgets
Part 5/5: Prices for child care, rent, and health insurance have risen faster than wages for years
Economic Update: Wealth Inequality
Part 4/5: The gap between the top 1% and everyone else in the U.S. continues to widen
Economic Update: Workers’ Wages and Corporate Profits
Part 3/5: Recent wage gains for workers are dwarfed by growth in corporate profits
Economic Update: Business and Jobs
Part 2/5: While high-wage sectors have grown, low- and moderate-wage jobs are still making up pandemic losses
Economic Update: Employment and the Labor Force
Part 1/5: Unemployment continues to decline -- but there's substantial room for improvement.