We continue to track the
shift in the workforce. News 12's
Kristie Reeter has more on the impact child care is having on employment.
In a News 12 poll, New Jersey residents were asked how child care has impacted their career.
In New Jersey, a majority said no change.
Caleb Silver, with Investopedia, is breaking down the issue with child
care.
“The latest numbers from January show that New
Jersey's unemployment rate is at 5.1% so it's a little higher than the national
average at 3.8%, and the counties we track are doing slightly better than the
statewide average,” says Silver. “Hudson County at 5%, Bergen County 4.4% we
have seen some nice job growth there over the past several months. Monmouth
County 4.2% and Morris down at 3.6% below the national average."
What is the proportion of women in New Jersey
that have lost employment, some due to child care issues?
“According to the latest
U.S. Bureau Household survey, 13.9% of women in that survey said they have lost
income or a family member has lost income due to child care issues. So that is
higher than the national average and shows just what a big problem this is in
terms of women getting back into the workforce and generating income."