Figure D
Women workers are disproportionately found in front line sectors: Share of women workers in front line industries
| Share of women workers | |
|---|---|
| All Workers | 47.4% |
| All Front Line Industries | 64.4% |
| Grocery, Convenience, and Drug Stores | 50.5% |
| Public Transit | 29.1% |
| Trucking, Warehouse, and Postal Service | 22.7% |
| Building Cleaning Services | 53.2% |
| Health Care | 76.8% |
| Child Care and Social Services | 85.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of the Center for Economic Policy Research's A Basic Demographic Profile of Workers in Frontline Industries.
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