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Does universal basic income discourage work? Maybe not, new data says.
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Soderstrom
and Rose Conlon
Apr 7, 2021
We're learning more about what happens when the government gives people money without conditions.
Slack outage was either stressful or delightfully freeing
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 5, 2021
The popular messaging platform was down for most of the workday Monday.
For some, it may make more sense at this moment to quit a job
by
Erika Beras
Sep 16, 2020
Some people may not feel their workplace is safe. Others may need to provide child care for their families.
"Scarcity" and why we don't have a 15-hour workweek
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Feb 27, 2020
Boston College professor Juliet Schor explains why the U.S. has never had anything close to a 15-hour workweek.
Meet Steve, 55, professional driver
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Steve’s job as “production, transportation, and material moving” along with butchers, sewing machine operators and furniture makers, to name a few. One in 10 workers in the U.S. labor force are in this category.
Meet Rocio, 24, construction worker
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Rocio’s job most broadly as “natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations.” One in 10 workers work jobs in that category.
Meet Kate, 24, new account representative at a bank
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
Kate's work is part of the "Sales and Office Occupations," category, like 20% of the U.S. labor force. She has an associate's degree.
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Meet Gaile, 70, convenience store cashier
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
Gaile is part of the sales industry and works part time. She's part of the largest growing segment of workers — those over 55.
Meet Stephanie, 49, executive director of a movie theater
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize her under “management, professional, and related occupations," along with four in 10 U.S. workers. This category also includes teachers, dentists, CEOs and a wide range of other professions.
Meet Neil, 34, bartender
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Neil's job as a “service occupation,” along with a wide range of other workers. Two in 10 people work jobs in that category.