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U.S. Workers Stuck in Unwanted Jobs

Updated 2026-07-22 22:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A significant portion of U.S. workers are staying in unsatisfactory jobs to maintain health insurance coverage, a phenomenon known as 'job lock.' This issue affects approximately 23 million adults.

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U.S. workers are staying in unwanted jobs for health insurance

Almost a quarter of workers in the U.S. — 23 million adults — are experiencing "job lock," staying in roles they don't want to avoid losing <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/charted-health-insurance-cov

2026-07-22 21:54 UTC