Invisible Jobs
What It’s Like to Be a Woman Working in Construction
Solid union wages are a big draw—and a great equalizer—but being the only woman on a 500-person crew comes with its own set of challenges.
A Day in the Life of a Home Health Aide Earning $13 an Hour
Home care workers take care of our most vulnerable populations for rock-bottom pay in a high-turnover job that is both tough and rewarding.
Inside the Life of an Auto Body Technician Earning $500 a Week
"I work this hard so one day I can be a master mechanic and hopefully run my own shop."
Cleaning Workers Are Fighting for Better Pay and Benefits
Cooperatives enable house cleaners to earn more money and help each other learn to become entrepreneurs who set their own rates and schedules.
What It’s Actually Like to Work as a Garbage Man
Trash collectors have the fifth most dangerous job in America—but they also enjoy some surprising perks.
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