By: Emma Curtis and Alexis Ramirez Many Americans are receiving more money from unemployment benefits than they previously did at their jobs before the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent after 20.5 million people lost their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the highest unemployment rate has been since the Great Depression, and it could take years before it returns to 3.5 percent. The two criteria to be considered unemployed are that one is jobless and is actively searching for work or someone is on temporary layoff. Due to the surge in the number of unemployed Americans, Congress passed a relief package … [Read more...] about Unemployed residents granted more money than essential workers
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Essential workers wonder if the job is worth the risk
Frontline employees have been dedicating their life trying to make these trying times as normal as possible for the past couple of months. Some worry about the risks of contamination Police Officer David Welde, age 48, who works for the City of Tustin, tries to provide peace during this pandemic and stop the spread of panic. While hours haven’t changed much for his division, job positions have had a turn of events. From not only patrolling the city, he has also been giving the duty of security at Costco and Sam’s Club. “I’m just here to make sure everyone is getting what they deem as necessary in a peaceful manner without shoving or fighting. Never did I see myself working in … [Read more...] about Essential workers wonder if the job is worth the risk