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Labor unions mean better wages for all

Marketplace Morning Report

English - September 04, 2023 11:25 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 748 ratings
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This Labor Day, we’re looking at a new report from the Treasury department about the impact of labor unions on wages. The report found union membership boosts pay 10-15%, and gains can be even more significant for underrepresented groups. After that, we’ll do the odds of an economic soft landing, and travel to Italy, where getting a cab is becoming impossible.