U.S. Job Market

Outsourcing Viewed As The Top Threat To U.S. Jobs

According to Pew Research, the majority of Americans feel secure in their jobs today. However, some workers do have a sense of foreboding about several emerging threats. 8 out of 10 Americans say outsourcing hurts American workers with more sales of foreign-made products also high on the threat list. Much has been made of the threat offered by automation but people are actually divided on whether it is beneficial or a hindrance to the labor market. When it comes to the greatest assets for U.S. workers, technology and office technology in particular, is viewed as being most helpful.

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This chart shows the % of U.S. adults who think these factors help/hurt American workers.

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How important is job security to you?*
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Main concerns of job seekers in the United States in 2018
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U.S. respondents' stance on the automation of jobs through new technology in the workplace as of September 2017*
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Immigrants pose a threat to employment. Do you agree?
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Respondents' views on whether their jobs are at risk from automation and robots in Malaysia as of April 2019
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Are you concerned about your job security?

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