“Worker displacement” is the separation of long-tenured workers from their employer in a way that is involuntary, permanent and independent of on-the-job performance. This issue affects all Appalachians, regardless of age, education level or industry.
In our new research report, Worker Displacement in Appalachia, we examine how displacement rates vary throughout the region, based on a number of factors, and the outcomes workers face after job loss. 📅
Using data from the most recent Displaced Worker Supplements, along with other sources, the report sheds light on the experiences of displaced workers in Appalachia and provides insights to target resources to the group.
Worker Displacement in Appalachia is online now!