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Some of NYC's cabbies plan strike
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Amy Scott
Sep 4, 2007
A group claiming to represent thousands of the city's licensed cabdrivers is planning a strike. Drivers are protesting a new high-tech system they say will cost them unnecessary time and money. Amy Scott reports.
U.S. workers lead in productivity
Sep 4, 2007
Encouraging news for Americans on this Labor Day: You can take it easy. You've earned the rest. A survey concludes you're the most productive workers on the planet. Stephen Beard reports.
Take this deal at your own risk
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Jill Barshay
Sep 3, 2007
How does an impoverished nation boost tourism? Nepal is putting its most famous mountain on seasonal clearance. It works for clothing retailers, but discount-seeking climbers might pay a different kind of price. Jill Barshay explains.
Demand for a holiday
Sep 3, 2007
The very first Labor Day wasn't exactly official. A bunch of workers just took the day off and held a massive demonstration, pressuring President Grover Cleveland into declaring it a national holiday. Jeremy Hobson has the history.
Taming your office ego
Sep 3, 2007
Egonomics co-author Steve Smith tells us how to recognize when there's an ego problem at play -- and the dangers businesses face when they ignore those warning signs.
Will Congress bail out lenders? Borrowers?
Sep 3, 2007
Congress returns from recess this week. First up: what to do about the mortgage meltdown and ensuing credit market crisis. Some worry that lawmakers will be too generous with taxpayer money in the fix. Steve Tripoli reports.
Singing for their tips
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Sean Cole
Sep 3, 2007
Cold Stone Creamery continues to give Baskin-Robbins a run for its money, more likely because of the toppings smooshed into your ice cream on cold stones than their other gimmick. Sean Cole explains.
For public good, not for profit.
American workers are most productive
Sep 3, 2007
A new UN report shows that U.S. workers produce more output on average than those in any other country. Don't get too excited though; we also work more hours than almost everyone. Stephen Beard has more details.
Can I really get a ride?
Sep 1, 2007
In this installment of Conversation from the Corner Office, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal met up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car CEO Andrew Taylor to find out if they'll really pick you up.
Day in the Work Life: Substitute teacher
Sep 1, 2007
On this week's Day in the Work Life, we sit up straight and act polite for the substitute teacher.