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Robert Reich: “Well, it's not that simple, Anderson, because for the last 35 years, at least half of the entire American workforce has…”

On the recordDecember 8, 2016
Well, it's not that simple, Anderson, because for the last 35 years, at least half of the entire American workforce has not had a raise and their jobs are becoming less and less secure.
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Robert Reich

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Reich discusses the economic struggles of the American workforce and critiques Trump's cabinet choices.

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