The Struggle of the Working Poor

We’re told a simple story in America: work hard, and you’ll be okay. But for millions of people, that promise has not been delivered.

This video takes you inside a reality most don’t see: people who work full-time still live on the edge of losing everything. Wages haven’t kept up. Rents keep climbing. A missed payment, a medical bill, or a credit score can be the difference between stability and homelessness. And when families fall through that gap, businesses are ready to profit from it.

Ted Koppel and Brian Goldstone give us an inside look at how the struggle of the working poor has become a windfall for some big businesses. 

How does this happen?

Our government works hard for the corporations, but does little for those who are working hard to keep their heads above water.