Nation Apr 26 On the road, and online: How the people that inspired “Nomadland” make a living By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Nation Mar 27 Watch 7:36 Why Anaheim’s low-wage workers struggle to keep a roof over their heads Away from the tourist attractions of Anaheim, California, housing is a daily challenge for minimum-wage workers who play a vital role in the region's booming economy. Even for those who work full-time, garages, spare bedrooms, motel rooms, cars and tents… By PBS News Hour, Cat Wise
Economy Jul 17 Column: Fighting trickle-down economics in Seattle Trickle-down economics claims that if wages go up, jobs must come down. A controversial new study from the University of Washington has inadvertently fallen prey to that antiquated narrative. By Nick Hanauer
Nation May 28 Twitter chat: What happens when working women can’t ‘lean in’? What are the major challenges facing working women today, and how do these challenges differ for women in low-wage professions? What policy changes are necessary in order to ensure equal rights for workers across all job categories? We will address… By Nora Daly
Nation Jan 28 How to raise the minimum wage 107 percent without losing jobs or profit When the Congressional Budget Office assessed the president's proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 last year, it predicted 500,000 jobs could be lost. But a new study suggests that the fast-food industry could gradually increase the minimum wage… By Simone Pathe
Jun 06 Watch Low-wage jobs drive gains in U.S. employment By PBS News Hour American employment now exceeds pre-recession levels, but most of the jobs created have lower wages. That's according to May’s government labor data, which shows that despite gains of 200,000 jobs, the unemployment rate hasn't budged. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks… Continue watching