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Publication: Minnesota Daily, , University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, MN
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Work is a key part of American culture. It’s not about working to live. We live to work. When you’re a kid you are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” While this trivial question doesn’t solidify our futures, it does shape how we envision it.
Recently, people have begun to examine what a work-life balance means and whether one can have both while remaining successful in their respective fields. When COVID-19 stopped time, people were forced to think about how healthy their relationship with work really was.
A report by Gallup’s State of the Workforce found that stress among the world’s workers reached an all-time high in 2022. While these stress levels have been steadily increasing for the past decade within the workforce, COVID led to a demand for change.
The United Auto Workers called a strike in early September against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. Their demands included increased job security and a 36% pay raise, with union members calling for...