The Journey of the Jobless.

The article focuses on state unemployment insurance systems buckling under the pressure of historic numbers of laid-off workers filing claims during the coronavirus pandemic. It mentions unemployment rate has spiked like never before, as the need for social distancing spread, and need for restaurant...

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Published in:American Prospect Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 36 - 44
Main Author: Thomhave, Kalena
Format: Article
Published: American Prospect May/Jun2020
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        COVID-19 pandemic
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          Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
          All other building equipment contractors
          Full-Service Restaurants
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