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The Informal Economy: The History of Workers' Rights

Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 13m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented economy.

From the beginning of our nation’s history our laws, institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented or dual economy. We look at different eras and movements defining the informal economy and the systematic dislocation of many people — including people of color, women and immigrants — from labor rights and the broader benefits of society. To overcome these barriers to

12/04/2018 | Rating NR

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City Rising: The Informal Economy (Preview)

Preview: S2 Ep1 | 2m 1s | Follow four California workers organizing to find pathways to legalization and protection. (2m 1s)

The Informal Economy: De-Criminalizing LA Street Vending

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 10m 38s | For decades, many immigrants have been criminalized for supporting their families. (10m 38s)

The Informal Economy: Demand for Low-Wage Work

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 7m 46s | Experts say many immigrants work untraditional jobs because they lack proper labor access. (7m 46s)

The Informal Economy: Oakland's Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline

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Clip: S2 Ep1 | 9m 16s | U.S. history shows the criminal justice system and unemployment go hand in hand. (9m 16s)

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