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Blue-collar jobs that pay 6 figures are going unfilled

by Kai Ryssdal and Emily Henderson
Jul 3, 2017
'This is an avenue for even some folks with college degrees.'
“There are a lot of people with college degrees now competing for some of the most competitive jobs out there, and some of them are ending up applying for jobs at 84 Lumber,” Prashant Gopal says.
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Could the Supreme Court deal another blow to unions?

by Gigi Douban
Nov 13, 2013
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could weaken union-organizing efforts.
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Eliminating debt, all in a day -- and night's -- work

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 3, 2012
A banker doesn't listen to her own advice and falls deep into credit card debt. She takes on a blue collar job to get herself back in the black.
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