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Where are all the workers? Here are four reasons behind the labor shortage
Where have all the workers gone? It's a question that politicians, business owners, and economists are all asking. CNN Business' Jon Sarlin dives into just what's behind the unprecedented labor market.
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Where are all the workers? Here are four reasons behind the labor shortage
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