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About the series

Late last month, we put this question before our readers: "Can St. Louis Compete?"

In a series of stories and columns, titled "Work Force Worries," economics reporter Tim Logan and business columnist David Nicklaus focused on jobs and the work force. In coming weeks, they will explore entrepreneurship and the business climate.

Today, jobs reporter Steve Giegerich reviews another important work force issue: The economic impact of organized labor in the region.

You can find the entire series at stltoday.com/business.

— Part I: Wanted: Highly skilled labor

— Nicklaus: People, not firms, can turn economy around

— Part II: Finding a niche

— Nicklaus: St. Louis needs to embrace immigration

— Part III: Time to act is now

— Nicklaus: Affordable, livable could be the next cool

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