Mar 8, 2021

One step closer to a new COVID relief package

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How the COVID relief package passed by the Senate differs from the House's bill. Plus, a closer look at how pandemic economic turmoil has affected women. And, what it means to create an inclusive workplace for trans workers.

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House to take up and likely approve Senate's version of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill Tuesday

Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer reports.

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During the pandemic, women are less likely to ask for raises and promotions

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 8, 2021

An Indeed survey found that mid-career women, especially, are overwhelmed with family responsibilities.

A new Indeed survey conducted in December finds that women, who were already more reluctant than men to push for higher pay and better jobs, are now even less likely to advocate for themselves.

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What it means to create a trans-inclusive workplace

by Kimberly Adams and Rose Conlon

Mar 8, 2021

Despite a 2020 Supreme Court ruling, many trans people continue to face discrimination and mistreatment at work.

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Away with the Fairies Sleepy Fish, Philanthrope

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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

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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