DC’s highly qualified workers can’t find jobs: ‘What is happening?’

Washington, DC, has reached the highest unemployment rate in the U.S. at 6.7%, impacted by over 300,000 job cuts in the federal government since 2024. Alicia Contreras, a seasoned public servant, has faced 100 job applications without success, reflecting a job market that experts say is 30% below pre-COVID levels.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia