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How the coronavirus recession puts service workers at risk

  • Written by Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, Professor of Sociology; Director, Center for Employment Equity, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Waitress Casey Stewart works at two restaurants, at least one which may have to close for at least a week or more.AP Photo/Kathy Willens

Economic activity is slowing rapidly, both in the United States and around the world.

Social distancing, stalling global trade, widespread illness and the closing of borders, restaurants and schools will all...

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