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Factors that pushed women out of workforce during pandemic

Clip: 8/17/2021 | 3m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Combination of low wages and high child care costs pushed many women out of workforce.

The number of women participating in the workforce is at its lowest in 30 years, influenced by child care needs, fears of health risks associated with returning to the office, and shifting attitudes toward work-life balance; with 3.1% fewer women in the workforce than before the pandemic compared to 2.2% fewer men.

08/17/2021

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Booster shots for all expected to be available in the fall

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Clip: 8/17/2021 | 4m 11s | Interview with Dr. Perry Halkitis, dean of Rutgers University School of Public Health (4m 11s)

Free tutoring for some Newark students

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Clip: 8/17/2021 | 3m 43s | The program is scheduled to begin next month with after-school and weekend sessions. (3m 43s)

New NJ law reboots Urban Enterprise Zones, earmarks funding

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Clip: 8/17/2021 | 59s | UEZs provide incentives for businesses to set up in urban communities (59s)

NJ organizations prepare for influx of Afghan refugees

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Clip: 8/17/2021 | 4m 23s | Experts says refugees will need help with rent and food, medical care, and jobs. (4m 23s)

Students sue Rutgers over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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Clip: 8/17/2021 | 1m 9s | The lawsuit alleges the vaccine mandate violates students’ 14th Amendment rights (1m 9s)

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