This is National Works Zone Awareness Week.

I'm a victim of being ran over by a semi-while flagging.

The person wasn't paying attention, and they hit me with their vehicle.

I've seen an accident where we were the first people to walk up, and that picture will never leave my mind.

I've seen the people get hit before.

It's been horrible.

Construction zones on roadways and bridges are more than just cones and equipment.

They're the workplace for thousands of dedicated union laborers. Everybody has a family that they need to get back home to, so please just pay attention to us out here while we're working. We all have family, and I know it's a pain in the ass. We're trying to make the roads better for y'all. We're doing this for everyone. We're hardworking Hoosiers, just like you, and we all want to make it home safely. People would just take a couple seconds to pay attention. Be aware where we're at, where the cone zones are at. We're all in this together, and we're all just trying to be safe. This is Brian Short, business manager for the Indiana Labor's District Council. Everyone deserves a safe place to work. Do your part in the cone zone. Slow down, save a life. We're all in this together. A message from Labor's International Union of North America and affiliated locals. It says that if you can afford these things, you're doing better than most Americans financially. Yes. And here's the list of the things. If you can do these, you're okay. Let's see where you land.

If you have an emergency savings account, if you're able to pay your bills on time without stress, you can afford health care or health insurance.

If you can take vacations occasionally without going into debt, if you own or are able to afford a reliable

car, if you have retirement savings started, if you're able to have a surprise expense,

like $1,000 or less and still swing it, you're doing okay. And if you're not living paycheck to paycheck.

Ah, well, we're a little spotty. I think regular dental checkups were included in there.

I certainly can't afford to drive a new car, nor would I want to. When new cars cost something like

$30,000 to $40,000 or in my case, I usually drive a truck and new trucks

can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $80,000.

I've seen trucks go for $100,000, which is new trucks, absolutely preposterous,

which is why I drive my lovely little 2006 five-speed Chevy Silverado.

A previously loved vehicle.

You're listening to Casey and Ethan.

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