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Child care is a challenge for the many parents with unpredictable work hours

Jun 12, 2023
Nearly a third of parents don’t know their schedule more than two weeks in advance, and more than 25% need child care outside of traditional work hours.
More than a quarter of parents need care outside of traditional working hours, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. But that can be difficult to find.
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Employers try an unfamiliar tactic to attract workers: raising wages

May 13, 2021
McDonald's has joined Chipotle in offering higher wages. And it's hard to undo that.
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