Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/for-maryland-public-defender-e Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter For Maryland Public Defender, Economic Crisis Means More Work Economy Sep 3, 2010 2:54 PM EDT Editor’s Note: On Friday’s NewsHour, Paul Solman looks at the issue of worker burnout as a side effect of the recession. As companies have reduced their workforce, the remaining employees are having to do more with less. Below, Maryland public defender Emily Livingston describes how her caseload has increased: (Watch a larger version of the video.) We also interviewed flight attendant Ramona Arellano-Snyder. Here, she discusses how many in her line of work are forced to work extra hours to make up for lost pay. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Editor’s Note: On Friday’s NewsHour, Paul Solman looks at the issue of worker burnout as a side effect of the recession. As companies have reduced their workforce, the remaining employees are having to do more with less. Below, Maryland public defender Emily Livingston describes how her caseload has increased: (Watch a larger version of the video.) We also interviewed flight attendant Ramona Arellano-Snyder. Here, she discusses how many in her line of work are forced to work extra hours to make up for lost pay. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now