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Sep 3, 2021

Can wages still keep trending upward?

Also today: The BBC reports on the United States being the most popular “vaccine tourist” destination. It’s already holiday shopping season at the ports, which are starting to fill up.

Businesses could attract more workers if they raised wages, one expert says. According to the National Federation Independent Business, that's starting to happen. — Businesses could attract more workers if they raised wages, one expert says. According to the National Federation Independent Business, that's starting to happen.
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Segments From This Episode

For workers, a brighter picture on wages
by Mitchell Hartman
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Competition for workers has been driving up wages recently, but rising prices are taking more out of their paychecks.
Ports are crowded as the holiday season approaches
by Caroline Champlin
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Workers across industries have expressed frustration all year about shipping delays. Now it’s crunch time again.

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