Americans Say Government Workers Have It Made
Despite President Trump’s recent executive orders making it easier to effectively discipline and fire bad federal employees, most Americans still think a government job is the gig to have.
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June 6, 2018
June 1, 2018
Most Say It's Too Hard to Fire Government Workers
President Trump last week signed a series of executive orders that, among other things, makes it easier to fire unionized federal workers. That's something most Americans agree is too difficult to do.
May 31, 2018
Voters Want to See the Best People in Government Jobs
With confidence in the economy and the job market at record highs, support for putting the best people into government work is up, especially among young, Democratic voters. This comes as President Trump recently signed a series of executive orders that, among other things, will make it easier for employers to fire federal employees.
May 31, 2018
Americans Even More Optimistic About Economic Opportunity in U.S.
Following record levels of confidence in the job market, Americans are more optimistic than ever about the ability to get a job, work hard and succeed in America today.
May 29, 2018
Americans Waiting to See How New Starbucks Policy Affects Business
Following the controversial arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia shop last month, Starbucks has rolled out a new policy that allows anyone to use its facilities and cafes whether or not they make a purchase. But Americans aren't sure what to expect from the new policy.
May 25, 2018
More Homeowners Now Confident Their Home is Worth More Than They Owe on It
A new report released Thursday confirmed what homeowners were already feeling: Home values are on the rise and more homeowners than ever are breathing a sigh of relief that the value of their property outweighs their mortgage.
May 24, 2018
Americans Not Confident State Pensions Will Be Paid to Public Employees
Fewer than half of Americans think the state they live in will be able to pay out promised pension benefits to public workers, but few are willing to pay more in taxes to cover them.
May 18, 2018
Americans Don’t See More Taxes As Solution to Homelessness
Seattle City Council has drawn national attention with its passage of an annual $275-per-person “head tax” on employees at companies earning $20 million or more a year. The money is intended for the city’s growing homelessness problem, but few Americans see more government spending as the solution.
May 11, 2018
Consumer Spending Update: Consumer Confidence Back On Path of Growth?
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average still more than 20% higher than during President Obama’s last full-month in office and last week’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing the unemployment rate dipping below four percent (4%) for the first time since December 2000...
May 11, 2018
Fewer Than Ever Now Know Someone Out of Work
The number of Americans who know someone who is looking for work or has given up the search has hit its lowest level yet, while confidence in the job market remains near record highs.
April 25, 2018
Americans See Climbing Gas Prices
Gas prices are starting to surge around the country, and Americans are feeling the pain already.
April 17, 2018
Half of Americans Hire a Tax Professional
Nearly half of Americans hired a professional to help them hit today’s Tax Day deadline, and more filed those tax returns electronically than last year.
April 16, 2018
87% Are On Track to File Taxes By Tomorrow’s Deadline
Americans are closing in on tomorrow's Tax Day deadline at a pace comparable to the last couple years, with one-in-10 waiting to the last minute.
April 13, 2018
Most Americans Support Equal Pay for Men and Women
A recent court ruling found that employers can't pay women less than men just because they had a lower salary at a prior company. Most support equal pay for men and women, but they’re not convinced that discrimination is the sole reason for wage disparities.
April 13, 2018
Americans Say Employers, Not Government, Should Set Salaries
Some states are attempting to tackle income inequality at the state level, but when it comes to salaries, Americans think decisions should stay in the hands of the employer and want to keep employee salaries private.
April 11, 2018
Few Think U.S. Has Best Tax System in the World
As Tax Day draws near, Americans are feeling better about the U.S. tax system than they have in the past, but half still believe they’re paying more than their fair share of taxes.
April 9, 2018
Americans Work A Lot, But They Like It
Employed Americans work long hours, but most enjoy their workday.
April 6, 2018
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Drops Again, Spending Holds Steady
Following another bumpy month on the stock market and with a potential trade war with China brewing, economic confidence has fallen again this month. But it still remains well above where it was in the Obama years.
April 4, 2018
Working Americans Have a Hard Time Unplugging While On Vacation
Are Americans workaholics? Maybe, since many can’t seem to step away from the office, even on vacation.
March 28, 2018
Americans Less Concerned About IRS Audit
As Tax Day approaches, Americans are less worried about getting audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) than they were this time last year.
