50 Years Of Shrinking Union Membership, In One Map Plus 4 More Stories

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PLANET MONEY 50 Years Of Shrinking Union Membership, In One Map Union membership has been on a steady decline nationally since the middle of the last century. Watch as membership declines in states across the country. Read this story THE SALT Have Big-Box Superstores Helped To Make Us Fat? A study argues that the density of restaurants and large-scale food retailers in parts of the U.S. has been a major factor in the rise of obesity. But some see it as a "chicken and egg" problem. Read this story ALL TECH CONSIDERED Recruiting Better Talent With Brain Games And Big Data Some companies are using surveys or brain games to assess what kind of workers candidates are. Employers say the tests can help reduce turnover and surface talent recruiters might otherwise overlook. Read this story TECHNOLOGY Apple Must 'Think Different' On Cars, Or Join Ranks Of Failed New Brands Apple has formed a secret team to design and prototype an electric car, according to numerous reports. While Apple may have the technological chops, the odds are stacked against startup car companies. Read this story BUSINESS As Oil Prices Tank, Firms Large And Small Feel The Pain Oil companies are laying off thousands of workers, and firms that provide services to support the industry — from drilling to seismic surveys — have been told they must slash costs to keep working. Read this story