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I keep saying that I believe the labor shortage is the perfect storm right now due to three things: nearly 1 million Americans have died of COVID in two years, a substantial number of survivors had to leave the workforce after recovering due to long-term ailments from the virus, and our "essential workers" are sick and tired of getting paid pennies to be abused by customers and management. Thanks for the review Ken, and for your analysis of this pervasive issue. Another book that really dives into these issues of poverty and pay inequity is "Maid" by Stephanie Land.

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Ken, sorry I am just now catching up with this column. Thank you. That book had a big impact on me.

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