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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Welbert Bauyaban

Over 57 Million Americans Trapped in 'Disposable Jobs' as Major US Employers Slash Job Security

Over 57 million American workers are trapped in precarious, disposable jobs without basic security or career prospects today (Credit: AI-generated by Google Gemini)

A recent nationwide survey conducted by a leading US labour economist reveals that more than 57 million American workers are currently trapped in disposable jobs lacking security or career progression. The startling data published this week exposes how major corporations systematically deny basic employment commitments to over a third of the country's workforce.

In case you missed it, corporate America has spent the last decade quietly replacing traditional salaried positions with precarious contracting roles. This structural shift has fundamentally altered the employment landscape across the Atlantic, leaving millions vulnerable to sudden dismissal without safety nets.

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