Sep 5, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, September 5, 2016

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On today's show, we'll interview Labor Secretary Thomas Perez about the drop in manufacturing jobs this August; the decline in credit union options for employees; and a rise in the price of crude oil in Europe.

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Back to school in August? Tourism businesses not happy

by Adam Allington

Sep 5, 2016

In some states, a pre-Labor Day school start is banned; but schools are pushing back.

Scheduling the first day of school can be tricky.

Visual Hunt

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Don't expect a credit union membership through work

by Andy Uhler

Sep 5, 2016

This long-offered benefit is no longer as attractive to employees.

A Coastal Federal Credit Union branch located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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The best Labor Day sales

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 5, 2016

There are bargains on Labor Day. But you have to know what to look for.

If you're need of appliances this Labor Day, you're in luck.

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In some rural areas, Pokemon not such a go

by Marketplace Contributor

Sep 5, 2016

In rural Washington, there are no Pokemon to catch. Just a blank map. A yawning blue and green screen.

Brogan Heising, 10, and Rourke Heising, 8, really want to play the new popular game Pokemon Go. But living outside of Finley, Wash., in the country, that’s not an option for their summer break

Anna King

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The movement for paid sick leave

by Reema Khrais

Sep 5, 2016

Without national legislation, the Labor Department says nearly 44 million workers don’t have the benefit.

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Labor Secretary Tom Perez reflects on this summer's job growth

by David Brancaccio

Sep 5, 2016

Perez joined us to talk about job growth, the manufacturing sector, and eligibility for overtime pay.

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Pokemon a no-Go in rural areas

by David Brancaccio

Sep 5, 2016

The movement for paid sick leave, the effect of an early Labor Day on the tourism industry, and the issues rural residents are having with Pokemon Go.

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On today’s show, we’ll interview Labor Secretary Thomas Perez about the drop in manufacturing jobs this August; the decline in credit union options for employees; and a rise in the price of crude oil in Europe.