Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

Asked by ABC 17 News

656 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

6 Comments

Max

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

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..

Logan Motley

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

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

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.

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.

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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Asked by Dear Abby

158 Votes

Who should be sent a Mother’s Day card?

56%

Only your mother Only your mother

44%

Any relative who is a mother Any relative who is a mother

56%

Only your mother

4 Comments

Jane

Only your mom! Whether bio or adopt. But how about you go visit? Give her the card in person! But card is nice.

Tina Bouthillier

I only sent cards to my mother and grandmother, they were the only mother figures in my life

Caryn Erdberg

To honor her and show love and care.

Hilary

A mother Should receive a present and/or card from her child (regardless of age). But, it is a really sweet Bonus for mother to receive one from a child not her own!