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Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

‘I make $10 a day’: Nail salon workers describe the struggle to get by

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A new report examines the financial pressures, health risks, and lack of benefits facing workers in an industry with about 20,000 licensed technicians across Massachusetts.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Often overlooked, nail salon workers in Massachusetts face income instability and health hazards (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A survey of Massachusetts nail technicians found that most earn less than $40,000 and suffer from headaches, asthma, and nausea.

  2. Boston

    ‘I make $10 a day’: Nail salon workers describe the struggle to get by (opens Boston)

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    A new report examines the financial pressures, health risks, and lack of benefits facing workers in an industry with about 20,000 licensed technicians across Massachusetts.

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