Video: Union representative challenges citywide layoffs
May 31, 2011
A union representative from the Bronx shares the city's struggle in keeping its employees on payroll. From its libraries to its law enforcement agency, layoffs are occurring across the board, says Phyllis Streeter.
Video: Child care provider loses children to lost jobs
May 31, 2011
Children come and go to Melanie Collins' home on a daily basis. Parents drop them off on their way to work and pick them up on their way home, but when a parent loses his or her job, Collins' services go unneeded. And it hurts to know the challenges that family must now live with.
Video: Teacher sees little relief in Cleveland
May 31, 2011
A Cleveland teacher shares his school's struggle as Ohio's budget deficit mounts. Justin Hons said in October that stimulus money helped stymie the schools' suffering last year, but now, the Cleveland schools are sending warning signs this upcoming school year must face the cuts.