Chamber Of Commerce Seeks End To Weekly Jobless Aid As Hiring Stalls

The video discusses the challenges businesses face in filling open positions as the economy recovers from the pandemic. Construction and hospitality sectors are particularly affected by labor shortages. The US Chamber of Commerce suggests that extra unemployment benefits are discouraging some Americans from returning to work, as some earn more while unemployed than they did while working.

What is one reason for the slowdown in hiring by construction companies and manufacturers?

• Increased competition

• Lack of skilled workers

• High demand for products

• Parts shortages

Why are many jobs in the hospitality sector going unfilled?

• The work hours are too long

• There is a lack of job openings

• The pay is too low

• People are changing fields or leaving the workforce

What is one reason some unemployed Americans are hesitant to return to work?

• They are afraid of the pandemic

• They are pursuing higher education

• They are starting their own businesses

• They are relocating to different states

What action is the US Chamber of Commerce urging the government to take regarding unemployment benefits?

• Provide benefits only to certain sectors

• Stop the extra $300 weekly payments

• Increase the benefits

• Extend the benefits for another year

According to the US Chamber of Commerce, how many Americans are making more money unemployed than they did while working?

• One in two

• One in three

• One in four

• One in five