The labor-force participation rate has been declining since its 2000 peak, exacerbated by the pandemic, with over 100 million adults now not working or seeking jobs.
Despite political promises to revive manufacturing jobs, construction and manufacturing sectors are faced with unfilled positions due to a significant worker shortage.
The increase in adults not in the labor force correlates with expanded government benefits, particularly programs like Social Security Disability Insurance.
The pandemic accelerated a decline in labor-force participation, revealing challenges in retaining and finding workers for critical sectors like construction and manufacturing.
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