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Where are the workers? An in-depth look at the impacts of the staffing crisis and possible solutions

DEDHAM, Mass. — Help wanted signs are hard to miss as the region struggles with a crippling staffing crisis.

Boston 25 News Anchor and Investigative Reporter Kerry Kavanaugh is getting answers to the question: “Where are the Workers.” This 30-minute special looks at the local impacts and possible solutions.

We begin by talking to a panel of local workers who made big career changes in the last few years to learn what they’re doing now and why they decided to make a move.

Then local employers in hard-hit businesses discuss the struggles they’re facing and the steps they’re taking to try to hire and retain workers.

This special digs deep into the impacts on both education in our area due to teacher burnout, and the tourism industry – specifically on Cape Cod as we enter the summer season.

Finally, Boston 25 News takes these concerns to Washington, to ask U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh what the federal government is doing to turn the crisis around.

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