15 Harsh Truths About Growing Up Poor in Appalachian America
15 Harsh Truths About Growing Up Poor in Appalachian America - History Collection
6. Underemployment and Low-Wage Jobs
Entrance to mine shaft in West Virginia, photographed by Lewis Hine in 1908. Source: Wikipedia
Many Appalachian residents struggle with underemployment, working seasonal, part-time, or minimum-wage jobs with few or no benefits.
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