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To the Point

The fight for a predictable work week

Hosted by Warren Olney Sep. 21, 2016 National
America's "service economy" features fast food and retail industries that depend on part-time workers. That's great for business, but it's hard on the workers involved. This week the Seattle City Council passed new rules that might provide them a better chance for survival. We update the always controversial relationship between employers and employees.

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Evan George, Sáša Woodruff, Jenny Hamel

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