Dear Friend, You’ve probably heard a lot of people saying recently that Oklahoma’s economy is strong again and that’s partially true. There are certainly reasons to be optimistic about our economy, but we mustn’t overlook the Oklahomans are still struggling despite statewide progress. Some parts of Oklahoma and groups of Oklahomans still have high unemployment rates, the percentage of our adult population participating in the workforce is decreasing, and job creation in Oklahoma hasn’t kept pace with our population growth. The State of Work in Oklahoma, a new 3-part paper series from OK Policy, sheds light on those Oklahomans who have been left behind by the economic recovery. The first paper, which explores the difficulty many Oklahomans encounter finding work, is now available. The State of Work in Oklahoma: Finding Work Low statewide unemployment doesn’t mean that jobs are easy to come by for all Oklahomans, and we must look beyond our statewide unemployment rate to see these struggling Oklahomans. Future papers in this series will examine how well we value workers in Oklahoma by paying them a fair wage and offering necessary benefits like paid leave time, and how well the safety net is working to keep struggling families afloat and lift them out of poverty. Best, Courtney Cullison
Economic Security Policy Analyst
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