Blue Collar Workers: Career and Life Satisfaction High; Trust in Elected Officials Low
"There's been a great deal of chatter about the future and frustrations of America's blue collar workers," said Express CEO Bill Stoller.
- "There's been a great deal of chatter about the future and frustrations of America's blue collar workers," said Express CEO Bill Stoller.
- "Our survey reveals that blue collar workers are upbeat, optimistic and proud of the work they do.
- Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent).
- Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans.