Capstones
Graduation Date
12-31-2014
Subject Concentration
Business & Economics
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
Involuntary part-time is one of the worst problems in the labor market today. These are people who want full-time work, but for a collage of reasons, can only obtain part-time work (35 hours a week or less). There are about 7 million Americans stuck in involuntary part-time work. At the start of the recession, there were about 3.5 million. Although the economy shows signs of improvement, involuntary part-time workers express little hope in their future. Many don't have healthcare, About 75 percent of IPT workers are either below the poverty line or in low income ($36,000 for a family of four). This two-part capstone explores the reasons why involuntary part-time remains high, why it's so hard for workers and where it is the worst in the country.
Recommended Citation
Gillespie, Patrick, "7 Million Americans Can’t Escape ‘Dead End’ Jobs" (2014). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/29
Gillespie Capstone Screen Video 2.mov (15570 kB)
Gillespie Graphics_Tumblr Links.pdf (44 kB)
Capstone Screen Recording 1.mov (34638 kB)