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In this series - in partnership with United Way of Greater Chattanooga - we explore the impact that workplace policies have on our local families and children.Did you know that Tennessee is ranked 49th in the nation for helping struggling families and children? In our region alone, 40 percent of households are facing financial hardship - many of them with children.United Way of Greater Chattanooga is looking to close these gaps by educating the community, building connections - and empowering employers in our region to act and create real change for families and children.To learn more, visit unitedwaycha.org/workingfamilies.

United For Working Families, Episode 16: TVA

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In this series, we explore the impact that workplace policies have on our local families and children - and how United Way of Greater Chattanooga is looking to close the gaps.

For this episode, we talk about parental leave with Elliot Scott, director of talent acquisition at TVA - and Jessica Pilcher, director of United for Working Families at United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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