Mar 22, 2023

LA educators continue strike, aided by high demand for jobs

Educators, teachers and other employees at the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing their strike for higher pay. We look into how broader labor trends are helping demonstrators on the ground make their case. And, we talk with Boston College Law School professor Patricia McCoy about how the government's recent actions to calm anxiety in the financial sector are adding to so-called "moral hazard".

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How a tight labor market has made way for educators to strike

by Stephanie Hughes

Mar 22, 2023

The ongoing strike by Los Angeles educators is being fueled largely by high demand for workers.

Los Angeles Unified School District workers and supporters rally outside LAUSD headquarters on the first day of a strike over a new contract on March 21.

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Banks in Turmoil

"Moral hazard" at banks isn't just a theoretical concern

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Mar 22, 2023

According to Boston College's Patricia McCoy, data underscore concerns about the government's role in risk-taking at banks.

Data support the claim that too much government backing can incentivize banks to take more risks, says Boston College law professor Patricia McCoy.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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