Where To Find a Blue-Collar Job in 2020

Richard Florida
(Senior Editor at The Atlantic and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.)
Feb 27, 2012

The United States is on track to generate 20 million jobs between 2010-2020, according to the latest projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But job creation will vary widely by type of job and also by metro region. The nation is projected to generate 7 million new high-wage, high-skill jobs for professional, technical, and creative workers, 10 million low-wage, low-skill service jobs, and 2.7 million new blue-collar jobs.
This week I'll be looking at where the jobs will be over the next decade. Based on an analysis by my colleague Charlotta Mellander, I'll map the changing distribution of the major types of jobs.
Today, we start with blue-collar jobs, which primarily make use of physical skill or manual labor. These include jobs in direct production as well as transportation, maintenance, and production.
Over the past several decades, the United States has seen a steady erosion of blue-collar work. Such jobs currently account for about 21 percent of all U.S. employment, a 2 percent dip since we last looked at the numbers in 2010.
But the BLS projects an additional 2.7 million new blue-collar jobs by 2020, spurred mainly by increases in construction and transportation.
The map below by Zara Matheson shows the projected growth in blue-collar, or working-class, jobs by metro area from 2010 to 2020.

Not surprisingly, the biggest metros top this list. Greater New York is (read more at http://m.theatlanticcities.com/jobs-and-economy/2012/02/where-find-blue-collar-job-2020/1255/ )

Blue Collar Tip of the Day: How to Motivate Blue-Collar Employees

by John Ehle, Demand Media

...Creating a “pro-worker” atmosphere within the company will boost overall morale, productivity and cooperation, while reducing turnover rates and grievances.

Step 1

Hold regular meetings that include the company's blue-collar workforce. Encourage the employees to voice their opinions and suggestions on how to improve working conditions, equipment and production processes. Allowing the workers to take part in regular meetings will not only give management valuable insight, it will also promote a higher level of trust and positive involvement for all involved.

Step 2

Identify weaknesses in safety standards and production processes. Making sure the employees are supplied with the proper tools and equipment is key to boosting productivity, safety and morale. Disregarding requests for upgraded or adequate equipment and supplies may convey a negative message to the employees, while reducing motivation.

Step 3

Perform routine evaluations for each employee. Use the opportunity to praise individual worker achievements and as a private means to address areas of concern.

Step 4

Discipline uncooperative or abusive workers immediately and in a consistent manner. Keeping a professional work atmosphere, free from disruptive behavior, will help boost productivity, while reducing negativity.

Step 5

Set long- and short-term goals for the employees and departments within the company. Promote friendly competitions between departments and give positive recognition to those that exceed expectations.

Step 6

Offer special projects to hardworking and capable individuals. This will give the employees the chance to expand their skill set. Giving the employees a chance to explore other positions or an opportunity to take part in new tasks can be an effective motivator.

Step 7

Offer a profit-sharing plan or other equitable compensation that will allow the employees to share in the company's success. Smaller perks such as making improvements to break areas, vending machines and other worker-centered services may help improve relations.

References

• USLegal.com: Blue-Collar Workers Law & Legal Definition
• "Inc."; 7 Tips for Motivating Employees; April 2010
• http://smallbusiness.chron.com/motivate-bluecollar-employees-23595.html

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