500,000
The number of temporary workers that the U.S. Census will need nationwide to ensure that all households are accounted for. The workers are hired as employees, with benefits and disability coverage available, but it can be difficult to get people to apply for the jobs, especially in areas with low unemployment, like San Francisco. To get an accurate count in California’s Bay Area, the Census will need about 12,000 temporary workers.
The number of temporary workers that the U.S. Census will need nationwide to ensure that all households are accounted for. The workers are hired as employees, with benefits and disability coverage available, but it can be difficult to get people to apply for the jobs, especially in areas with low unemployment, like San Francisco. To get an accurate count in California’s Bay Area, the Census will need about 12,000 temporary workers. (San Francisco Chronicle — January 3, 2020)
