This week, I introduced a bill called the Unemployment Benefits Reform Act of 2012 which would individuals who have been unemployed for six months or more to complete 20 hours of public service and 20 hours of active job search or other work related activities per week as conditions for receipt of federal extended unemployment benefits. The United States economy is suffering, and we are experiencing record levels of sustained unemployment. Being unemployed for an extended length of time can be demoralizing for people looking for work, but engagement in volunteer service will encourage unemployed workers to maintain job skills, marketability, and a sense of self-worth while providing for the betterment of their communities. Even more, the active job search requirement will enhance the integrity of the unemployment system and its ability to identify and serve those most in need.
He want those on long term unemployment to work for free at the city and state parks, which had to cut jobs due to lack of funding. Work at your local nursing homes, libraries and other nonprofits, that cut staff due to lack of funds.. He want you to work for free while giving big business more tax breaks.. If you don’t work for free at these places you don’t get your check,which is the only life line for many..
Public service may be fulfilled by working for a 501( c ) (3) organization or a federal, state or local agency, and the bill protects government workers from displacement by only permitting volunteering with a governmental agency when permitted by current law.
Yes he wants you at one of these places, where budgets cuts force them to layoff workers. Now Burr, what to fill those vacancies with free labor, no benefits and I bet these companies will be getting huge tax breaks in return
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