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The Informal Economy: Oakland's Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline
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The Informal Economy: The History of Workers' Rights
From the beginning of our nation’s history our laws, institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented or dual economy. We look at different eras and movements defining the informal economy and the systematic dislocation of many people from the labor market — including people of color, women and immigrants. To overcome these barriers to entry into the regulated job market, many have found alternative ways to make a living in a parallel informal economy.
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This third season of the “City Rising” series will demystify the role and work of youth organizations in California, demonstrating how young people are organizing their communities to participate in public policy and make lasting change.
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California is the world's fifth largest economy — yet, hiding in plain sight are workers who labor off the books, unprotected and unregulated. Follow four California workers organizing to find pathways for legalization and protection.
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City Rising shows how gentrification is deeply rooted in a history of discriminatory laws and practices in the United States.