The Roper Corp., owned by GE Appliances, manufactures ovens and ranges in LaFayette, Georgia. Julie Holder for NPR
Julie Holder for NPR
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LAFAYETTE, Ga. — The freedom to choose your work hours has been a game changer for many white-collar workers. Now, it has quietly become an option for some blue-collar workers as well.
With U.S. manufacturers struggling to staff
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