Anti-corporate sentiment in U.S. is now widespread in both parties
The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
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The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
Most workers who say their jobs can mainly be done from home say they are fine with the amount of time they spend on video calls.
About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
Democrats are largely united in backing a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. Republican opinion on this issue is more divided.
Roughly half of Americans say it’s better for a woman who wants to reach high political office to have children before entering politics. Views are different when it comes to leadership positions in the business world.
To mark Labor Day, here’s what we know about who American workers are, what they do and the U.S. working environment in general.
52% of US adults say it is very or somewhat important that companies and organizations make public statements about political or social issues.
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
Older Americans are more likely than younger adults to feel their health is at risk, while younger people are focused on economic threats.
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