Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

Asked by ABC 17 News

610 Votes

Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

Some conservative politicians and business owners are arguing just that. They say the extra federal pandemic unemployment benefits make it more lucrative for some people NOT to ... Show More

Some conservative politicians and business owners are arguing just that. They say the extra federal pandemic unemployment benefits make it more lucrative for some people NOT to work, making it hard to find employees. Show Less

8 Comments

Max DeYoung

Yes, It's even difficult to find people to remodel or repair homes.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:07:18 -0500

Grumpy Old Man

Too many businesses are finding it difficult to hire employees. Allowing more illegals into the country to fill the employee gap is NOT the answer..

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:23:39 -0500

Logan Motley

I've heard people actually say, "I'm not going back to work when I can make more money sitting at home."

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:13:21 -0500

Alex007

WOW, almost like people were not paid enough to begin with, sure people don't want to work if they are not paid what their work is worth

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:31:58 -0500

Harry D

Liberals want people to be dependent on government handouts. Easier to buy votes that way so Liberals can stay in power and line their pockets with corruption. 10% for the Big Guy don't you know.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:34:38 -0500

Logan Motley

That's why trump tried so hard to get the 2000.00 stimulus checks and unemployment expansion passed before he left office because he's a closet liberal🤣🤣

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:17:09 -0500

Max DeYoung

Right answer.

Thu, 06 May 2021 20:46:02 -0500

Charlotte Austin Goodell

To many people are bringing more in on unemployment then they were in their paychecks or for some it's about the same as they were making when working but on unemployment the benefit is they get to stay home for the same amount of money and for some they gained the benefit of no daycare costs.

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:46:22 -0500

Elizabeth Spalding

Yes, but this is not as bad as what it sounds like. Unemployment benefits can help with frictional unemployment. In addition, it can allievate cyclical unemployment social costs that increase with joblessness, like crime, discouraged workers leaving the labor force, family health etc.

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:30:38 -0500

23%

No

Supporters of the benefits argue they're needed to help individuals and families stay afloat during an ongoing pandemic. Some say the problem might be that wages are too low, no... Show More

Supporters of the benefits argue they're needed to help individuals and families stay afloat during an ongoing pandemic. Some say the problem might be that wages are too low, not that the benefits are too high. Show Less

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Have rising prices made a noticeable difference in your finances?

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172 Votes

Have rising prices made a noticeable difference in your finances?

84%

Yes Yes

16%

No No

84%

Yes

Prices were up 5% in May compared to last year as the cost of many goods keeps rising. The rise in gas prices is one of the most noticeable signs of inflation.

Prices were up 5% in May compared to last year as the cost of many goods keeps rising. The rise in gas prices is one of the most noticeable signs of inflation. Show Less

5 Comments

Max DeYoung

Caused by inflation, remember when we produced more energy than we used? Yes, that was six months ago.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:35:13 -0500

Adam Schrader

Stupid question. Of course higher prices on everything effects one's finances

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:31:49 -0500

Michele Scarlet Ridenour

4 boards to replace on our deck was almost 5xs what it was last year. Fuel has doubled since Biden took office and groceries have doubled some have tripled

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:27:15 -0500

Randel Hearne

The price rise in building materials has caused me to put off building a new house. When your on a fixed income higher prices effects your purchasing ability.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:14:02 -0500

Vernon Taylor

Why would we expect anything less from this administration?

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:54:35 -0400

16%

No

The price increases are not across the board, so their impact is felt differently depending on what consumers purchase.

The price increases are not across the board, so their impact is felt differently depending on what consumers purchase. Show Less

1 Comment

Letitia DenHartog

The items that have gone up the most have not been things I needed yet, but I feel for my friends and neighbors who are being affected.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:41:05 -0400

Should schools still require students to wear masks?

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322 Votes

Should schools still require students to wear masks?

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

Proponents of masks point out that students under middle school age are still not able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Proponents of masks point out that students under middle school age are still not able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Show Less

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70%

No

Most Mid-Missouri schools have made masks optional as coronavirus cases have gone down and more people have gotten vaccinated.

Most Mid-Missouri schools have made masks optional as coronavirus cases have gone down and more people have gotten vaccinated. Show Less

3 Comments

Max DeYoung

Only a maroon would vote yes to this.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:25:51 -0500

Harry D

I am not a moron.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:24:00 -0400

Max DeYoung

Why are you so insecure?

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:03:53 -0400

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Have rising prices made a noticeable difference in your finances?

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Should schools still require students to wear masks?

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