Dec 9, 2021

Kellogg’s plans to replace hundreds of striking workers. Can it actually do that?

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Also today: Child care is still struggling with the labor shortage, and there are ripple effects. Spotify finds itself in a battle with comedians over royalties after removing their work from its platform.

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The labor shortage continues in child care

by Amanda Peacher

Dec 9, 2021

One result of the ongoing staff shortage is that parents may have trouble finding daycare slots for their kids.

Little pay and a lack of benefits are among the factors deterring people from entering the child care sector.

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Comedians are demanding royalties. Spotify yanked their recordings.

by Andy Uhler

Dec 9, 2021

Have you heard the one about the aggrieved comics and the streaming service?

Comedians are speaking out about their desire to have the same kind of royalties deal that musicians typically have.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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