This clip might be 20 years old, but it’s even more relevant to today’s working families than ever. Read more: http://upworthy.com/i-remember-when-this-scene-was-first-broadcast-on-tv-and-i-was-like-aww-hell-yeah
Category: Workonomics
Gender, Workonomics
Women Everywhere Are Asked The Same Question; Their Answers Are More Alike Than You'd Think
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Isn’t it interesting that with the same question and different answers, all these women arrived at a similar conclusion? Hint: Man and woman are not synonymous with somebody and nobody. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfMmvr2yw2I?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=1081&h=608] Read more: http://upworthy.com/women-everywhere-are-asked-the-same-question-their-answers-are-more-alike-than-youd-think
Entertainment & Culture, Gender, Workonomics
Archie Bunker’s Brilliant (?) Summary Of What Equal Pay Would Do To America
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Remember when conversations like this happened in every household? Even worse, 10 or 20 years before this, it was just automatically assumed that the wage disparity was fine and dandy. How far we’ve come … and how far we have yet to go! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0rhuKmC0Cw?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=700&h=394] Read more: http://upworthy.com/archie-bunkers-brilliant-summary-of-what-equal-pay-would-do-to-america
Health, Workonomics
You Won't Believe This Video Was Shot In America
by Staff •
No, this video wasn’t shot in a developing country. It’s set in New York. I know; I couldn’t believe it either. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHQc711RzP8?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/you-wont-believe-this-video-was-shot-in-america-4
Community, Economy, Workonomics
No Job, No Money, No Problem: This Restaurant Is Happy To Serve You
by Staff •
Economy, Workonomics
The Absolute Best Clip About Why The World's Middle Class Got Screwed, And What We Can Do About It
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If young people, the unemployed, and the middle class come together, we have the power to create something much better for everyone. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N9PZAc8hCE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] The first 2:30 is a quick summary of what got us here, and it’s quite helpful for context. At 0:16, my favorite protest sign is from a Pittsburgher. N’at. At 2:35, the…
Economy, Science & Technology, Workonomics
Corporate America, Consider Yourself Schooled. You're Welcome.
by Staff •
In this novel approach, jobs are actually brought back from China, and everybody works together to build a better company here in the United States — and makes a good living at the same time. Win-win-win, right? //www.youtube.com/embed/Be7LP-u5jo8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Read more: http://upworthy.com/corporate-america-consider-yourself-schooled-youre-welcome
Economy, Workonomics
Did You Remember To Tip Your Server?
by Staff •
Economy, Workonomics
When Trying To Make A Living Turned Into A Nightmare, This Woman Changed It Back Into A Dream
by Staff •
Meet LaTonya. She turned what for many would have been the end of the line into something positive and inspiring. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTn0DhEkLEA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/when-trying-to-make-a-living-turned-into-a-nightmare-this-woman-changed-it-back-into-a-dream-4
Economy, Workonomics
Here's Why You Should Always Sit Through The End Of A Will Ferrell Movie
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Politics, Workonomics
A Senator Bluntly Says What We're All Thinking About The Awful And Obnoxious Government Shutdown
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Senator Warren decided to get to the brass tacks about what this government shutdown is actually going to do to the country. She doesn’t mince words. //www.youtube.com/embed/UA3I4HAvgUs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white You could share this if you are as tired of this BS as we are. Your call though. Read more: http://upworthy.com/a-senator-bluntly-says-what-were-all-thinking-about-the-awful-and-obnoxious-government-shutdown
Community, Economy, Workonomics
Watch 2 Dudes Bring A Trolley Full Of People To Rousing Applause
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Times are still tough for the majority of Americans, and the ever-present partisan gridlock in Congress isn’t helping matters much. That said, I still believe there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. And so do these guys. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWlF6rIlRe8?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/watch-2-dudes-bring-a-trolley-full-of-people-to-rousing-applause
Economy, Gender, Workonomics
1 Out Of 3 Women Live On The Edge Of Something Terrifying
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Economy, International, Workonomics
These Mothers Literally Turned Rags To Riches
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Economy, Politics, Workonomics
There Was A President Who Faced Another Debt Ceiling Crisis. You'll Be Surprised Who It Was.
by Staff •
Words of common sense from a president who had his fans and his detractors — still does, for that matter. Think those who are riding the edge of debt default will listen to him? Me neither. Read more: http://upworthy.com/there-was-a-president-who-faced-another-debt-ceiling-crisis-youll-be-surprised-who-it-was
Economy, Workonomics
One Of The Highest-Paid Jobs You Can Get Out Of College Is One I've Never Even Thought Twice About
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Economy, Workonomics
This Counter Is Showing Us The Difference Between A Middle Class And 'Do You Want Fries With That?'
by Staff •
Economy, Workonomics
They Were The Last Ones To March With MLK. See What They're Up To Now.
by Staff •
Some of the same sanitation workers that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died fighting for in 1968 are trying to get a small pension from the city of Memphis; they currently survive on just Social Security upon retirement. I stand with them. How about you? Read more: http://upworthy.com/they-were-the-last-ones-to-march-with-mlk-see-what-theyre-up-to-now