The 'right-to-work' pay gap
Summary
This episode explores how state "right-to-work" laws impact wages, noting that residents of these states earn nearly 7% less on average. Experts explain that while these laws weaken unions, other policies like higher minimum wages also contribute to the disparity. The segment concludes with a personal story from Brian O’Connell, a retired Air Force veteran who overcame vision loss from glaucoma to return to teaching on his own terms.
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Right-to-work laws and their impact on wages
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