Summer Storms and Short-Staffing Cause Massive Travel Disruptions

Summer Storms and Short-Staffing Cause Massive Travel Disruptions

Aug 8, 2023 | Front Page, MNPL, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2

Summer Storms and Short-Staffing Cause Massive Travel Disruptions

IAM141.org
August 8, 2023

On Monday, storms impacting the East Coast, stretching from Tennessee to New York, led to nearly 9,000 flights being delayed and an additional 1,768 cancellations across the U.S., as reported by FlightAware. A significant portion of these disruptions took place at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports. It witnessed over 590 delays for departing flights, making up almost half of its daily roster, and more than 500 arriving flights were delayed, representing about 41% of its planned schedule.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines was particularly hard hit, which saw more than 1,300 delays and 440 flights canceled, or 11% of its entire schedule. “Due to continued severe weather that impacted our Atlanta hub, Delta teams are working hard to recover the operation and we apologize to our customers who’ve experienced delays to their travel plans,” a spokesperson from the airline said in a statement aired on CNN.

The havoc continued into Tuesday, with another 1,400 delays and over 300 cancellations reported by noon, striking close to 17% of 10,060 daily scheduled commercial flights. The storms will impact an estimated 120 million travelers.

In response to the storms, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to reduce or slow flights in the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. regions. It warned that weather-related delays might strike as far south as Florida. It is estimated that up to 120 million travelers will be affected.

The storms are not solely responsible for the mass delays and cancellations. Since the end of the Pandemic, airlines have been slow to hire enough employees to cover their operations. United Airlines, for example, used COVID Aid funding designed to retain its workforce to instead lure employees into early retirement. Like other airlines, United is now struggling to find new employees soon enough to handle summer and post-pandemic demand.

In July, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his department is investigating several airlines, including United, for “unrealistic scheduling.” According to Secretary Buttigieg, airlines were selling more tickets than they could reasonably expect to accommodate. According to Buttigieg, this practice was directly responsible for delays and cancellations during peak travel periods.

Commercial airlines urgently need to hire 32,000 new pilots, ramp and gate agents, and air traffic controllers, among other critical staff. The Department of Transportation says airlines are falling further behind each year, meaning the airline staffing crisis could stretch out over the next decade.

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Summer Storms and Short-Staffing Cause Massive Travel Disruptions

August 8, 2023

On Monday, storms impacting the East Coast, stretching from Tennessee to New York, led to nearly 9,000 flights being delayed and an additional 1,768 cancellations across the U.S., as reported by FlightAware. A significant portion of these disruptions took place at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports. It witnessed over 590 delays for departing flights, making up almost half of its daily roster, and more than 500 arriving flights were delayed, representing about 41% of its planned schedule.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines was particularly hard hit, which saw more than 1,300 delays and 440 flights canceled, or 11% of its entire schedule. “Due to continued severe weather that impacted our Atlanta hub, Delta teams are working hard to recover the operation and we apologize to our customers who’ve experienced delays to their travel plans,” a spokesperson from the airline said in a statement aired on CNN.

The havoc continued into Tuesday, with another 1,400 delays and over 300 cancellations reported by noon, striking close to 17% of 10,060 daily scheduled commercial flights. The storms will impact an estimated 120 million travelers.

In response to the storms, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to reduce or slow flights in the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. regions. It warned that weather-related delays might strike as far south as Florida. It is estimated that up to 120 million travelers will be affected.

The storms are not solely responsible for the mass delays and cancellations. Since the end of the Pandemic, airlines have been slow to hire enough employees to cover their operations. United Airlines, for example, used COVID Aid funding designed to retain its workforce to instead lure employees into early retirement. Like other airlines, United is now struggling to find new employees soon enough to handle summer and post-pandemic demand.

In July, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his department is investigating several airlines, including United, for “unrealistic scheduling.” According to Secretary Buttigieg, airlines were selling more tickets than they could reasonably expect to accommodate. According to Buttigieg, this practice was directly responsible for delays and cancellations during peak travel periods.

Commercial airlines urgently need to hire 32,000 new pilots, ramp and gate agents, and air traffic controllers, among other critical staff. The Department of Transportation says airlines are falling further behind each year, meaning the airline staffing crisis could stretch out over the next decade.

 

 

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More Info About the ‘That MF’s Not Real’ Airplane Incident

More Info About the ‘That MF’s Not Real’ Airplane Incident

Aug 8, 2023 | American, EAP, Featured, Front Page, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2

“The Full Story Behind the Viral ‘That MF’s Not Real’ Airplane Incident”

IAM141.org
August 8, 2023

By now, everyone in the airline industry knows about the “That MF’s Not Real” Incident that happened on a 2 July American Airlines flight headed to Orlando from Fort Worth.

Here’s a recap:

 

The Dallas Airport Police have now made public the report filed after the meltdown, revealing more of the story. 

The woman experiencing the mental health crisis is 38-year-old Tiffany Gomas, a marketing executive and head of Uppercut Marketing. According to a now-removed LinkedIn page, Gomas is a “Top-performing sales leader, Fortune 50 Account Manager & Project Management Executive.”

The meltdown was filmed by several passengers on American Airlines flight 1009 from Fort Worth, some of which have been viewed millions of times. One of the passengers aboard the flight was comedian Carrot Top, who also posted his commentary about the incident on one of his social media accounts.

In the video, Gomez says, “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f*** off, and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f*** off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it.”

“I don’t give two f****, but I am telling you right now – that m*****f***** back there is NOT real,” she continued, pointing toward the back of the airplane. “And you can sit on this plane and you can die with them or not. I’m not going to.”

The police report says two officers responded to the disturbance to find Gomas standing in the jet bridge. However, she refused to speak to officers and left the area. 

The report indicates that Gomas seemed very upset, tearfully stating the flight wouldn’t safely reach Florida. The officer informed her she couldn’t board the plane and issued her a trespass notice before escorting her out of the secure areas of the airport. 

She has removed her presence from social media platforms, with her Facebook and Pinterest accounts no longer available. Additionally, her Instagram profile has been set to private.

Gomas told police the incident “was sparked by an argument over wireless headphones.”

A report by journalist Bree Dail says that an American Airlines supervisor said, “The female passenger was arguing with a family accusing them of stealing her air pods. The female then started claiming that the aircraft was not safe and did not want the aircraft to leave due to her believing it would not make it to its destination.” A report by the Daily Mail claims her home is valued at around $2 million.

Despite having her ticket revoked, she later returned to TSA and cleared screening before being escorted out of the secured areas a second time. According to the police report, she could pass TSA screening because her boarding pass was still showing as valid in the TSA database. Since she technically cleared all the steps of the screening process, no breach of security occurred. 

 

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More Info About the Viral ‘That MF’s Not Real’ Airplane Incident

August 8, 2023

By now, everyone in the airline industry knows about the “That MF’s Not Real” Incident that happened on a 2 July American Airlines flight headed to Orlando from Fort Worth.

Here’s a recap:

The Dallas Airport Police have now made public the report filed after the meltdown, revealing more of the story. 

The woman experiencing the mental health crisis is 38-year-old Tiffany Gomas, a marketing executive and head of Uppercut Marketing. According to a now-removed LinkedIn page, Gomas is a “Top-performing sales leader, Fortune 50 Account Manager & Project Management Executive.”

The meltdown was filmed by several passengers on American Airlines flight 1009 from Fort Worth, some of which have been viewed millions of times. One of the passengers aboard the flight was comedian Carrot Top, who also posted his commentary about the incident on one of his social media accounts.

In the video, Gomez says, “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f*** off, and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f*** off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it.”

“I don’t give two f****, but I am telling you right now – that m*****f***** back there is NOT real,” she continued, pointing toward the back of the airplane. “And you can sit on this plane and you can die with them or not. I’m not going to.”

The police report says two officers responded to the disturbance to find Gomas standing in the jet bridge. However, she refused to speak to officers and left the area. 

The report indicates that Gomas seemed very upset, tearfully stating the flight wouldn’t safely reach Florida. The officer informed her she couldn’t board the plane and issued her a trespass notice before escorting her out of the secure areas of the airport. 

She has removed her presence from social media platforms, with her Facebook and Pinterest accounts no longer available. Additionally, her Instagram profile has been set to private.

Gomas told police the incident “was sparked by an argument over wireless headphones.”

A report by journalist Bree Dail says that an American Airlines supervisor said, “The female passenger was arguing with a family accusing them of stealing her air pods. The female then started claiming that the aircraft was not safe and did not want the aircraft to leave due to her believing it would not make it to its destination.” A report by the Daily Mail claims her home is valued at around $2 million.

Despite having her ticket revoked, she later returned to TSA and cleared screening before being escorted out of the secured areas a second time. According to the police report, she could pass TSA screening because her boarding pass was still showing as valid in the TSA database. Since she technically cleared all the steps of the screening process, no breach of security occurred. 

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Meet the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Winners of 2023

Meet the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Winners of 2023

Aug 1, 2023 | Education, Front Page, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2

Meet the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Winners of 2023

IAM141.org
August 1, 2023

The District Lodge 141 Scholarship Committee, in partnership with Bleiweiss Communications Inc., is proud to announce the 2023 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Competition winners. 

The Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship is held each year to celebrate and reward academic excellence and community commitment among children, spouses, and dependent grandchildren of Local Lodge members.

“The essays were of high quality, which we take as evidence that these young scholars take their education seriously,” shared Daniel Brin, the independent Scholarship Committee chairperson. “It is inspiring to see the dedication these students and our members demonstrate toward their academic pursuits.”

Connor Dalgaard, a Coraopolis, Pennsylvania resident and a student at Vassar College, bagged this year’s top award of $2,000. Maura Dalgaard, his mother and a Passenger Service Employee at United Airlines, is a member of Local Lodge 1044.

Six exceptional students were also recognized with awards of $1,000 each.

Kembrie Blackmon of Clearfield, Utah 

Layly Kalfaian of Washington Township, New Jersey 

Collin Krasnai of Exton, Pennsylvania

Therese Layacan of Auburn, Washington

Jacques Speyrer of Kissimmee, Florida

Linamercela Yanes of Houston, Texas

All the winners demonstrated a clear understanding of this year’s essay subject: “Public approval of labor unions among the U.S. public is at its highest level since 1965, according to a new Gallup poll. Are U.S. labor unions making a comeback? Yes or no? Why?” 

Their compelling essays, ranging between 700 to 1,000 words, stood out in a pool of submissions from high school seniors and full-time college or trade school enrollees.

Winners will receive their awards at a Local Lodge ceremony and their achievements will be acknowledged by the Machinists Union District 141.

“We encourage every student who didn’t get the award this time to participate in next year’s competition. Your perseverance and efforts deserve commendation,” said Brin. 

For winners, the next step involves emailing confirmation of enrollment at an accredited institution for the Fall 2023 term to dan@bleicomm.com.

Read the official announcement HERE+

Read the Winning Essay by Connor Dalgaard HERE +

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Meet the Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Winners of 2023

August 1, 2023

The District Lodge 141 Scholarship Committee, in partnership with Bleiweiss Communications Inc., is proud to announce the 2023 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Competition winners. 

The Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship is held each year to celebrate and reward academic excellence and community commitment among children, spouses, and dependent grandchildren of Local Lodge members.

“The essays were of high quality, which we take as evidence that these young scholars take their education seriously,” shared Daniel Brin, the independent Scholarship Committee chairperson. “It is inspiring to see the dedication these students and our members demonstrate toward their academic pursuits.”

Connor Dalgaard, a Coraopolis, Pennsylvania resident and a student at Vassar College, bagged this year’s top award of $2,000. Maura Dalgaard, his mother and a Passenger Service Employee at United Airlines, is a member of Local Lodge 1044.

Six exceptional students were also recognized with awards of $1,000 each.

Kembrie Blackmon of Clearfield, Utah 

Layly Kalfaian of Washington Township, New Jersey 

Collin Krasnai of Exton, Pennsylvania

Therese Layacan of Auburn, Washington

Jacques Speyrer of Kissimmee, Florida

Linamercela Yanes of Houston, Texas

All the winners demonstrated a clear understanding of this year’s essay subject: “Public approval of labor unions among the U.S. public is at its highest level since 1965, according to a new Gallup poll. Are U.S. labor unions making a comeback? Yes or no? Why?” 

Their compelling essays, ranging between 700 to 1,000 words, stood out in a pool of submissions from high school seniors and full-time college or trade school enrollees.

Winners will receive their awards at a Local Lodge ceremony and their achievements will be acknowledged by the Machinists Union District 141.

“We encourage every student who didn’t get the award this time to participate in next year’s competition. Your perseverance and efforts deserve commendation,” said Brin. 

For winners, the next step involves emailing confirmation of enrollment at an accredited institution for the Fall 2023 term to dan@bleicomm.com.

Read the official announcement HERE+
Read the Winning Essay by Connor Dalgaard HERE +

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FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

Jul 31, 2023 | Front Page, MNPL, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2

FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

IAM141.org
July 31, 2023

The IAM applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives.

This month, the House of Representatives approved the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act” (H.R. 3935). This Act is a bill to renew and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and includes vital provisions that will improve aviation safety for the next five years. The bill received broad support from both political parties, passing the House with a vote of 351 to 69.

The Act still has to pass the Senate before it becomes law. 

Improves Efficiency at the Federal Aviation Administration

The bill aims to improve how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works. The way the FAA currently operates is inadequate for the post-pandemic surge in air travel. The bill will make the FAA more efficient and simplify existing regulations, making air travel faster and more reliable for millions. 

Grows the Aviation Workforce

Commercial aviation has a severe shortage of workers, leading to flight delays, cancellations, and overall poor service for travelers. Staffing shortages are most acute among ground and gate agents, pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers. This bill helps solve the problem of inadequate staffing by making it easier for people to start careers in aviation. 

Enhances the Passenger Experience

Thanks to the hard work of airline agents, the aviation system can often function without incident – despite record levels of air travelers straining the system. However, too often, passengers can experience one weak segment of their journey, leading to cascading problems that can ruin the entire trip. This bill will make air travel more reliable for all aspects of air travel. 

Upholds America’s Gold Standard in Safety

America’s aviation system is the safest mode of travel on Earth. But, it must be continually updated and modernized to stay ahead of new and emerging safety concerns. This bill will ensure that American civil aviation is the best in the world by addressing these new threats, including the recent uptick in runway incursions.

The bill will also ensure that foreign air carriers operating in the United States do not undermine labor rights or safety standards, and it will authorize a study to find solutions to improve safety for airline ramp workers. The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League has been fighting for these measures and policy changes for years. 

“We are not just leaders in the aviation industry; we are the guardians of safety, fairness, and respect,” said District President Mike Klemm. “This bill is a significant step forward in protecting those values.”

Mike Klemm is the President of the largest single group of airline workers in the Machinists Union, which, in turn, includes the largest group of unified aviation workers in North America. 

“While the bill, H.R. 3935, does not address all the IAM’s demands in an FAA reauthorization package, it does include several of our requested provisions and will ultimately help improve the safety and working conditions of our air transport members,” wrote Machinists Union International President, Robert Martinez. “This includes improved cabin air quality, robust airplane maintenance standards, and efforts to help thwart the unfortunate string of airline worker assaults and deaths in recent years.”

The Machinists Union joined a coalition of aviation-sector unions led by The Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), opposing raising the retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67 years. The groups argued that creating such a retirement age change would put the U.S. out of compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is included in a spate of international treaties overseen by the United Nations. Existing rules require most pilots to retire at age 65.

“We are pleased that the House has passed this important legislation,” said IAM Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen. Johnsen is head of the largest collection of unified airline workers in the Machinists Union, which includes unified workers at United, American, Hawaiian, and Spirit Airlines. 

“This bill will help ensure that the FAA has the resources to keep our skies safe and IAM air transport members protected from violence and abuse. We continue to stand in solidarity with ALPA to ensure the retirement age for pilots remains at 65. We now look to the Senate to pass this reauthorization package and get it signed into law.”

“This is a major win for us,” said District Legislative Director David Roderick. “But I assure you that our work is far from done,” he said. “This crucial bill is now moving to the Senate. We, at the IAM, remain committed to working with members of the Senate to make certain this vital legislation gets passed. We will not rest until our airline workers reap the benefits they rightly deserve.”

 

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FAA Reauthorization Act Receives Broad Support in House

July 31, 2023

The IAM applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives.

This month, the House of Representatives approved the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act” (H.R. 3935). This Act is a bill to renew and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and includes vital provisions that will improve aviation safety for the next five years. The bill received broad support from both political parties, passing the House with a vote of 351 to 69.

The Act still has to pass the Senate before it becomes law. 

Improves Efficiency at the Federal Aviation Administration

The bill aims to improve how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works. The way the FAA currently operates is inadequate for the post-pandemic surge in air travel. The bill will make the FAA more efficient and simplify existing regulations, making air travel faster and more reliable for millions. 

Grows the Aviation Workforce

Commercial aviation has a severe shortage of workers, leading to flight delays, cancellations, and overall poor service for travelers. Staffing shortages are most acute among ground and gate agents, pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers. This bill helps solve the problem of inadequate staffing by making it easier for people to start careers in aviation. 

Enhances the Passenger Experience

Thanks to the hard work of airline agents, the aviation system can often function without incident – despite record levels of air travelers straining the system. However, too often, passengers can experience one weak segment of their journey, leading to cascading problems that can ruin the entire trip. This bill will make air travel more reliable for all aspects of air travel. 

Upholds America’s Gold Standard in Safety

America’s aviation system is the safest mode of travel on Earth. But, it must be continually updated and modernized to stay ahead of new and emerging safety concerns. This bill will ensure that American civil aviation is the best in the world by addressing these new threats, including the recent uptick in runway incursions.

The bill will also ensure that foreign air carriers operating in the United States do not undermine labor rights or safety standards, and it will authorize a study to find solutions to improve safety for airline ramp workers. The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League has been fighting for these measures and policy changes for years. 

“We are not just leaders in the aviation industry; we are the guardians of safety, fairness, and respect,” said District President Mike Klemm. “This bill is a significant step forward in protecting those values.”

Mike Klemm is the President of the largest single group of airline workers in the Machinists Union, which, in turn, includes the largest group of unified aviation workers in North America. 

“While the bill, H.R. 3935, does not address all the IAM’s demands in an FAA reauthorization package, it does include several of our requested provisions and will ultimately help improve the safety and working conditions of our air transport members,” wrote Machinists Union International President, Robert Martinez. “This includes improved cabin air quality, robust airplane maintenance standards, and efforts to help thwart the unfortunate string of airline worker assaults and deaths in recent years.”

The Machinists Union joined a coalition of aviation-sector unions led by The Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), opposing raising the retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67 years. The groups argued that creating such a retirement age change would put the U.S. out of compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is included in a spate of international treaties overseen by the United Nations. Existing rules require most pilots to retire at age 65.

“We are pleased that the House has passed this important legislation,” said IAM Air Transport General Vice President Richie Johnsen. Johnsen is head of the largest collection of unified airline workers in the Machinists Union, which includes unified workers at United, American, Hawaiian, and Spirit Airlines. 

“This bill will help ensure that the FAA has the resources to keep our skies safe and IAM air transport members protected from violence and abuse. We continue to stand in solidarity with ALPA to ensure the retirement age for pilots remains at 65. We now look to the Senate to pass this reauthorization package and get it signed into law.”

“This is a major win for us,” said District Legislative Director David Roderick. “But I assure you that our work is far from done,” he said. “This crucial bill is now moving to the Senate. We, at the IAM, remain committed to working with members of the Senate to make certain this vital legislation gets passed. We will not rest until our airline workers reap the benefits they rightly deserve.”

 

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Study: More Workers Demand Employers Pay at Least $76k

Study: More Workers Demand Employers Pay at Least $76k

Apr 20, 2023 | Front Page, MNPL, Other News, Perusals

Study: More Workers Demand Employers Pay

at Least $76k to Start New Job

IAM141.org
April 20, 2023

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released the results of a survey that analyzed the experiences of individuals during their job search. The survey had a sample size of over 1,000 respondents and was conducted from October 2020 to March 2021. 

Over the last four months, the average full-time wage that people were offered has gone up to $62,088 from $59,834 in November 2022. However, people are less satisfied with the amount of money they’re getting paid, the non-wage benefits they receive, and their chances of being promoted at their current jobs. 

The average “reservation wage,” which is the lowest salary that people would accept for a new job, has reached a record high of $75,811. This increase is mainly because older people over the age of 45 and those who have attended college are asking for more money.

If people are expecting to get a job offer, the average expected yearly salary has decreased to $58,710 from $61,187 in November 2022. This means people are expecting less money than before. For those who are already employed, the chance of them finding a new employer in the next four months has increased to 12.5%, while the likelihood of them becoming unemployed has risen to 2.5%. Men and people who did not attend college are primarily responsible for the increase in unemployment expectations.

The results show that the time needed to find a job and perceived job availability varies significantly across different demographic groups and income levels.

Individuals with a high school degree or less are taking longer to find a new job than those with a college degree or higher. 

Individuals with a high school degree or less typically needed ten weeks to find a new job, compared to 6 weeks for those with a college degree or higher. Higher levels of education may lead to greater job opportunities and a quicker job search.

The survey also found that women reported longer job search durations than men, with a median duration of 8 weeks for women compared to 6 weeks for men. 

Additionally, job search duration was even longer for Black and Hispanic respondents compared to white respondents. Black and Hispanic job seekers had a median of 9 weeks and eight weeks, respectively, to find a job. By comparison, white respondents only needed 6 weeks.

Another interesting finding of the survey is that people with higher incomes tended to think there were more job openings than those who earned less. 

People with an annual household income of less than $50,000 were less likely to think there were good job opportunities available. Only 31% of these people reported that job availability was good or very good. In contrast, people who made $100,000 or more annually were more likely to think there were good job opportunities available. 59% of these people reported that job availability was good or very good. These findings suggest that income inequality may be a factor in how people view job availability.

The survey also asked respondents about their wage expectations when starting a new job. On average, respondents expected a wage of $20.80 per hour. However, wage expectations varied across different demographic groups and income levels. 

Women expected to be paid less than men, with an expected wage of $19.20 per hour compared to $22.30 per hour for men. 

Additionally, individuals with a high school degree or less expected a lower wage than those with a college degree or higher, with an expected wage of $16.80 per hour compared to $23.20 per hour for those with a college degree or higher. These findings suggest that certain demographic groups and education levels may face wage disparities when starting a new job.

The survey results highlight the importance of understanding the experiences of individuals during their job search. The findings suggest that certain demographic groups and income levels may face additional barriers to employment and may have different perceptions of job availability and wage expectations. This information can be used to inform policies that aim to address income inequality and reduce barriers to employment.

To address the longer job search durations experienced by individuals with a high school degree or less, policymakers may consider investing in education and training programs to provide these individuals with the skills needed to compete in the job market. Additionally, policies that aim to reduce discrimination based on gender and race may help to reduce the disparities in job search duration and wage expectations experienced by specific demographic groups.

Legislation could also include increasing the minimum wage or providing tax credits to low-income individuals to help them make ends meet.

Read the Report Here >>

 

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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has released the results of a survey that analyzed the experiences of individuals during their job search. The survey had a sample size of over 1,000 respondents and was conducted from October 2020 to March 2021. 

Over the last four months, the average full-time wage that people were offered has gone up to $62,088 from $59,834 in November 2022. However, people are less satisfied with the amount of money they’re getting paid, the non-wage benefits they receive, and their chances of being promoted at their current jobs. 

The average “reservation wage,” which is the lowest salary that people would accept for a new job, has reached a record high of $75,811. This increase is mainly because older people over the age of 45 and those who have attended college are asking for more money.

If people are expecting to get a job offer, the average expected yearly salary has decreased to $58,710 from $61,187 in November 2022. This means people are expecting less money than before. For those who are already employed, the chance of them finding a new employer in the next four months has increased to 12.5%, while the likelihood of them becoming unemployed has risen to 2.5%. Men and people who did not attend college are primarily responsible for the increase in unemployment expectations.

The results show that the time needed to find a job and perceived job availability varies significantly across different demographic groups and income levels.

Individuals with a high school degree or less are taking longer to find a new job than those with a college degree or higher. 

Individuals with a high school degree or less typically needed ten weeks to find a new job, compared to 6 weeks for those with a college degree or higher. Higher levels of education may lead to greater job opportunities and a quicker job search.

The survey also found that women reported longer job search durations than men, with a median duration of 8 weeks for women compared to 6 weeks for men. 

Additionally, job search duration was even longer for Black and Hispanic respondents compared to white respondents. Black and Hispanic job seekers had a median of 9 weeks and eight weeks, respectively, to find a job. By comparison, white respondents only needed 6 weeks.

Another interesting finding of the survey is that people with higher incomes tended to think there were more job openings than those who earned less. 

People with an annual household income of less than $50,000 were less likely to think there were good job opportunities available. Only 31% of these people reported that job availability was good or very good. In contrast, people who made $100,000 or more annually were more likely to think there were good job opportunities available. 59% of these people reported that job availability was good or very good. These findings suggest that income inequality may be a factor in how people view job availability.

The survey also asked respondents about their wage expectations when starting a new job. On average, respondents expected a wage of $20.80 per hour. However, wage expectations varied across different demographic groups and income levels. 

Women expected to be paid less than men, with an expected wage of $19.20 per hour compared to $22.30 per hour for men. 

Additionally, individuals with a high school degree or less expected a lower wage than those with a college degree or higher, with an expected wage of $16.80 per hour compared to $23.20 per hour for those with a college degree or higher. These findings suggest that certain demographic groups and education levels may face wage disparities when starting a new job.

The survey results highlight the importance of understanding the experiences of individuals during their job search. The findings suggest that certain demographic groups and income levels may face additional barriers to employment and may have different perceptions of job availability and wage expectations. This information can be used to inform policies that aim to address income inequality and reduce barriers to employment.

To address the longer job search durations experienced by individuals with a high school degree or less, policymakers may consider investing in education and training programs to provide these individuals with the skills needed to compete in the job market. Additionally, policies that aim to reduce discrimination based on gender and race may help to reduce the disparities in job search duration and wage expectations experienced by specific demographic groups.

Legislation could also include increasing the minimum wage or providing tax credits to low-income individuals to help them make ends meet.

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Calling all high school seniors and college and trade school students! Prepare to prove your worth in the arena of the written word by taking part in the 2023 essay competition. This year’s theme is “The rise of public approval of labor unions in the United States.”

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