Part 6/10:
Supporters of the current economic model may point to low unemployment rates as a sign of a healthy labor market. However, these figures can be deceptive. A closer look indicates that many are compelled to work excessively long hours just to subsist, casting a shadow on the overall health of American labor conditions. As the livelihoods of more Americans tighten under economic pressure, we are left to ponder the implications when even 80 hours a week won’t suffice.