Essential Workers Feel They Are Getting Screwed

[okfine]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

 

[MeBelle]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

 

[Polishprince]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

They may "feel screwed" now, but in the long run they are better off.

During the Terrible Steel Collapse of the late 70's and early 80's, steelworkers not only received unemployment checks from the state, they also received supplemental unemployment from their employers as well as trade readjustment checks from the federal government. But those benefits run out before they know it, and soon enough many of those guys didn't have a pot to urinate in.

 

[okfine]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

They may "feel screwed" now, but in the long run they are better off.

During the Terrible Steel Collapse of the late 70's and early 80's, steelworkers not only received unemployment checks from the state, they also received supplemental unemployment from their employers as well as trade readjustment checks from the federal government. But those benefits run out before they know it, and soon enough many of those guys didn't have a pot to urinate in.

There may be another round of stimulus coming that will help the people who got left out.
Those that are still working feel that job security outweighs being on unemployment any day.

 

[OnePercenter]

Everyone should have received $8k ($5,752.00 in real money) like "true-dough" gave bripat, weathermen et al. Done!

 

[OnePercenter]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

They may "feel screwed" now, but in the long run they are better off.

During the Terrible Steel Collapse of the late 70's and early 80's, steelworkers not only received unemployment checks from the state, they also received supplemental unemployment from their employers as well as trade readjustment checks from the federal government. But those benefits run out before they know it, and soon enough many of those guys didn't have a pot to urinate in.

There may be another round of stimulus coming that will help the people who got left out.
Those that are still working feel that job security outweighs being on unemployment any day.

You believe that? Small business is getting royally screwed. I hope they're insured!

 

[okfine]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

There are provisions for receiving unemployment if you feel that working during the pandemic is a problem.
If your hours or pay was cut you can get supplemental benefits.
Quitting is quitting. No benefit to that.

 

[okfine]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

They may "feel screwed" now, but in the long run they are better off.

During the Terrible Steel Collapse of the late 70's and early 80's, steelworkers not only received unemployment checks from the state, they also received supplemental unemployment from their employers as well as trade readjustment checks from the federal government. But those benefits run out before they know it, and soon enough many of those guys didn't have a pot to urinate in.

There may be another round of stimulus coming that will help the people who got left out.
Those that are still working feel that job security outweighs being on unemployment any day.

You believe that? Small business is getting royally screwed. I hope they're insured!

I don't entirely understand your question. On more stimulus? Like I said in the first sentence... Yes. Same with the second.

 

[OnePercenter]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

There are provisions for receiving unemployment if you feel that working during the pandemic is a problem.
If your hours or pay was cut you can get supplemental benefits.
Quitting is quitting. No benefit to that.

If you quit for good cause, yes, you can receive UI.

 

[okfine]

Everyone should have received $8k ($5,752.00 in real money) like "true-dough" gave bripat, weathermen et al. Done!

So you understand why some feel that while they are working, non-workers benefit.

 

[CWayne]

Going on unemployment these days may be a boon for some, but those that are still working?
Maybe not so much. Some sitting at home may make $9600.00 more annually with the $600.00 bonus, per week, on top of what they receive in unemployment benefits.

"Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, while some unemployed people are now receiving more in unemployment benefits than they were paid on the job."

"Nationally, the average weekly unemployment benefit was $385 per week as of January 2020, Gary Burtless, a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, told PolitiFact. With the stimulus bonus, that person’s benefit would more than double to $985 per week."

Only a few get an unemployment ‘pay raise’

Some people who continue to work through the coronavirus outbreak are upset that they’re getting no additional pay, whil

www.politifact.com

So, when this ends, I'll still have a job; those on unemployment may find they don't and the government handout won't last forever.

These people should be glad they are still employed.

Grown-ups don't look to see who is getting more than they are, they go out and earn what they have.

Life isn't fair, and it does not owe you a fucking dime.

 

[Polishprince]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

There are provisions for receiving unemployment if you feel that working during the pandemic is a problem.
If your hours or pay was cut you can get supplemental benefits.
Quitting is quitting. No benefit to that.

If you quit for good cause, yes, you can receive UI.

Sure, but each state has different rules as to what constitutes a "good cause".

 

[toobfreak]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

You can't just quit a job and collect unemployment. You have to lose the job through no fault of your own (including being fired for things like bad performance, absenteeism).

 

[okfine]

Why should those that are still employed be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT?

The employed can always quit their jobs.

You can't just quit a job and collect unemployment. You have to lose the job through no fault of your own (including being fired for things like bad performance, absenteeism).

And an employer can't let you go so you can benefit from a boosted claim.

 

[Sunni Man]

Two of my adult kids are essential workers and are grateful they still have a job.

Plus both of them are getting extra bonus pay every week for working during the pandemic. ...

 

[okfine]

Here is another fact check on Lyndsey Graham:

"As the bill neared final approval, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R.-S.C., was widely quoted as saying the bonus would incentivize people not to work and, in effect, force employers to compete with a $24 minimum wage."

Nationally, regular unemployment covers half your wages, up to a cap of about $450 in regular earnings per week, Heidi Shierholz, former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, told PolitiFact. So, a person who normally earns $450 would receive $225 in regular unemployment benefits, plus the $600 bonus, or $825 per week — more than their regular pay. That’s about $21 per hour."

Big hike in unemployment checks, but no pay hike for workers

A $600-per-week boost in unemployment benefits, part of the federal government’s $2 trillion stimulus response to the co

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[okfine]

Two of my adult kids are essential workers and are grateful they still have a job.

Plus both of them are getting extra bonus pay every week for working during the pandemic. ...

Workers Unite!

 

[CarlinAnnArbor]

I would work, happily if asked. Unfortunately, I'm not "essential." My supervisor says otherwise though. Hes had to pick up the extra workload. Yeah, I got it better than him.

 

[OnePercenter]

I would work, happily if asked. Unfortunately, I'm not "essential." My supervisor says otherwise though. Hes had to pick up the extra workload. Yeah, I got it better than him.

If you're not essential, why is your supervisor of non-essential workers essential?

 

[Polishprince]

I would work, happily if asked. Unfortunately, I'm not "essential." My supervisor says otherwise though. Hes had to pick up the extra workload. Yeah, I got it better than him.

If you're not essential, why is your supervisor of non-essential workers essential?

Depending on the field of business "emergency" services are considered essential , even if the routine business of the enterprise isn't. Teeth cleaning, example given, is non-essential but emergency extractions in the field of dentistry are. So the supervising staff can stay around to do that, but the paeons are dismissed for the extent of the pandemic.