Hint: It’s not running the country. Read more: http://upworthy.com/what-does-congress-spend-half-of-its-time-on
Economy
What Does Congress Spend Half Of Its Time On?
by Staff •
Tag: economy-recession-labor-jobs
Economy, Entertainment & Culture, Workonomics
I Remember When This Scene Was First Broadcast On TV, And I Was Like, ‘Aww Hell Yeah!’
by Staff •
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
Economy, Politics
A Politician Loses It On The State House Floor, Says What All Of Us Are Thinking
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In Michigan, the Republican-controlled legislature succeeded in passing a new “right-to-work” law, which weakens unions’ ability to negotiate and has serious negative implications for all workers in the state. They had no public meetings, no debate, no time for review, and had Republican staffers sit in seats in the gallery to block citizens from even…
Community, Economy, Workonomics
No Job, No Money, No Problem: This Restaurant Is Happy To Serve You
by Staff •
You know that old joke about forgetting your wallet and having to wash the dishes to pay for your meal? It turns out that was actually the seed of a pretty brilliant idea. In a society that’s got a pretty depressing unemployment problem, I bet it’s more than nice to be able to go out…
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, Workonomics
Did You Remember To Tip Your Server?
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I’ve always wondered how restaurant owners got us to pay their wages for them. When tips are involved, the minimum wage is even lower than it is for everybody else — much lower. Read more: http://upworthy.com/the-secret-that-restaurants-dont-want-you-to-know-2
Economy, Workonomics
When Trying To Make A Living Turned Into A Nightmare, This Woman Changed It Back Into A Dream
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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
Why Being A Teacher Costs A Lot More Than The Price Of A Teaching Degree
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Sitting in class as a student, one of the last things you think about is where all of the classroom supplies came from. The school fairy, maybe? But realistically, at least some of them probably came out of the teacher’s own wallet. The perks of being a teacher (educating future generations!) might outweigh the cost…
Economy, Workonomics
Here's Why You Should Always Sit Through The End Of A Will Ferrell Movie
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If my economics class explained things with rave-like, candy-colored graphics as in these ending credits of “The Other Guys,” I might not be so broke. [vimeo 36644633 w=810 h=455] Read more: http://upworthy.com/heres-why-you-should-always-sit-through-the-end-of-a-will-ferrell-movie
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, 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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I seriously had to look up “chemical manufacturing engineers” on Wikipedia. Am I the only one? Read more: http://upworthy.com/one-of-the-highest-paid-jobs-you-can-get-out-of-college-is-one-ive-never-even-thought-twice-about-5
Economy, Workonomics
This Counter Is Showing Us The Difference Between A Middle Class And 'Do You Want Fries With That?'
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There’s no way for me to look at this and not be concerned. You? Read more: http://upworthy.com/this-counter-is-showing-us-the-difference-between-a-middle-class-and-do-you-want-fries-with-that
Economy, Workonomics
They Were The Last Ones To March With MLK. See What They're Up To Now.
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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