Blue-Collar

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    15 Blue-Collar Careers That Paid Well in the 1960s

    The 1960s were a remarkable decade for many American blue-collar workers. For workers, a blue-collar career could provide a solid…

    The 1960s were a remarkable decade for many American blue-collar workers. For workers, a blue-collar career could provide a solid paycheck and a path toward homeownership and family stability. Average hourly earnings in American manufacturing were approximately $2.37 in 1960,…