Missing Workers
Missing Workers are found across the board: Missing workers,* by age, February 2016
| Age | Number of Missing Workers |
|---|---|
| 45-54 | 890,000 |
| 55-64 | 1,480,000 |
| 65-74 | 360,000 |
* Potential workers who, due to weak job opportunities, are neither employed nor actively seeking work
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey public data series
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