Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation falls to lowest in 50 years

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Author: MilnerRoute

Date: 7/2/2026

Article Summary:
The labor force participation rate in the US has fallen to its lowest level in 50 years, excluding the Covid era, due to an exodus of workers from the labor force.