The Attraction of Working from 6 am to 9:30 pm for a Fraction of Minimum Wage: Poll workers and their Motivation to Serve

Author:

Mac Donald, Karin and Bonnie Glaser

Volume, Number & Page:

April 12-15, 2007

Publication Info:

Midwest Political Science Association conference paper

Date:

2007

Survey shows that poll workers are motivated to serve more out of a sense of duty and for social benefits rather than for compensation. (Do not cite without authors' permission)

Difficulty Level:

Poll Workers

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