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How low-wage workers are getting better opportunities

Why trade jobs are unpopular, and how low-wage workers can get better opportunities

09/27/2021

PBS News Hour

How low-wage workers are getting better opportunities

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Why trade jobs are unpopular, and how low-wage workers can get better opportunities

As the American economy recovers from the worst impacts of the pandemic, questions remain about the labor force and the problems that plagued the economy even prior to the start of COVID-19. In the eighth and final installment of our "Work Shift" series, Paul Solman recaps what we've learned.

09/27/2021

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