On the Labor Day Special from CBS News Radio hosted by Gil Gross, education has an effect on the labor force. But 77% of all teachers in America have classrooms with hungry children in them making it near impossible for them to learn. Billy Shore, the creator of the No Kid Hungry Campaign, explains why bi-partisan support of bipartisan legislation that fully funds supplemental food programs is still failing our most vulnerable population, our children. And, points the way to an achievable solution.

Horrific stories of the sometimes fatal injuries to child workers are gaining more prominence as some states are eliminating safeguards for young workers in dangerous jobs, Bruce Lesley, president of First Focus on Children is championing an effort to safeguard our children called the Child Safety and Wellbeing Act 2024.

Seasoned, experienced, and reliable workers have a difficult time getting employment past the age of 50.  Maura Porcelli, the Senior Director of the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the National Council on Aging, has tips for older job-seekers to land that interview and get that job.   

Professional sleeper? Chicken Sexer? Gil Gross takes a peek at some the strangest and funniest professions in the world. 

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