Labor Force Participation in California

Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jenny Duan, Hans Johnson, and Shannon McConville

California’s labor force participation is shrinking, mainly because of an aging population. But significant gaps across demographic groups are also a concern. How can California remove barriers to work, boost participation, and build a strong workforce for years to come?

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Supported with funding from the Blue Shield of California Foundation; the James Irvine Foundation; and WorkRise, hosted by the Urban Institute.

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On Tuesday, February 27, PPIC researchers Julien Lafortune, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, and Hans Johnson will discuss key findings from this report.

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