Women represent nearly two-thirds of the workforce in the 40 lowest-paying jobs, many of which are now considered essential. Nevertheless, at least 36 percent, or 13 million, of these workers earn less than $15 per hour.
In this episode, we consider breadwinners in low-paid occupations such as food services, healthcare and retail and the added struggles they now face in the pandemic.
How are you juggling home, work and family now? Tell us your story at TheBreadwinnerspodcast.com. Help us tell the stories that mean the most to you.
Help us grow: Rate, review and subscribe to The Breadwinners on Apple podcasts.
Episode Links
When Hard Work Is Not Enough: Women in Low-Paid Jobs
https://nwlc-ciw49tixgw5lbab.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Women-in-Low-Paid-Jobs-report_pp04-FINAL-4.2.pdf
Snapshot of the COVID Crisis Impact on Working Families
https://econofact.org/snapshot-of-the-covid-crisis-impact-on-working-families
States Are Stepping Up with Emergency Child Care Solutions for Frontline Essential Personnel in Response to COVID-19
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/states-stepping-emergency-child-care-solutions-frontline-essential-personnel-response-covid-19/
22 Million Americans Have Now Filed For Unemployment In The Last 4 Weeks
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/16/836424302/22-million-americans-have-now-filed-for-unemployment-in-the-last-4-weeks
Tens of Millions of Americans Are Risking Their Lives for Less Than $15/Hr
https://www.newamerica.org/public-interest-technology/blog/tens-millions-americans-are-risking-their-lives-less-15hr/
Fear and Hoarding in the Time of Coronavirus: Invest in Child Care, Not Private Jets
https://msmagazine.com/2020/05/04/fear-and-hoarding-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-invest-in-child-care-not-private-jets/
Want more Jennifer? Visit Jennwork: www.jennwork.com.
Want more Rachael? Visit Reworking Parents: www.reworkingparents.com
Our music is “Run for your Money,” by Devil and Perfects. Listen to them on Spotify.
