Worker Power Decline
The discussion highlights the troubling decline of worker power in America, now at its lowest since World War II. It emphasizes the harsh realities faced by contractors dealing with toxic online content, who are underpaid and lack job security. Despite record corporate profits, the minimum wage remains stagnant, revealing a stark imbalance between corporate interests and the welfare of workers.In this clip
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Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: Why workers need to be part of the conversation about UBI and artificial intelligence
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