U.S. Workers Report Highest Job Satisfaction Since 2005 [View all]

[Kilgore]

Just more than half of U.S. workers—51%—said they were satisfied with their jobs in 2017, the highest level since 2005, according to a new report from The Conference Board, a business-research group.

Over the past seven years, Americans report feeling better about their pay along with a greater sense of job security, both features of an economy with a low unemployment rate and a long decline in layoffs. In July, jobless claims continued an extended post-recession slide and hit their lowest level in nearly 50 years.

Workers on the higher end of the income scale are happier than their less-affluent counterparts. Nearly 58% of those with total household income above $75,000 report feeling satisfied at work, compared with around 45% of those from households earning less than $75,000.

“These are higher-skilled workers, managers, and they tend to have more control over their day-to-day work activities,” said Rebecca Ray, leader of The Conference Board’s human capital practice. “Having more control can drive a lot of how you feel about the job.”

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-workers-report-highest-job-satisfaction-since-2005-1535544000

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If this trend continues, it will be the driver for Trumps reelection. I see it in my workplace. All shifts staffed and plentiful overtime results in Trump Love. Its interesting to watch since many are folks who worked for Bill Clinton and Obama GOTV then flipped for Trump in 2016.