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More part-time workers face instability, long hours

Clip: 09/01/2014 | 9m 11s

As employers seek more control over labor costs, the number of part-time jobs has soared in the post-great recession period. But increasingly erratic work schedules -- an attempt to squeeze maximum efficiency from every part-timer -- has taken a toll on the workers. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at some of the consequences.

Aired: 09/01/14

Rating: NR

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