dnno1
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I am not the one that is kidding here. One of the conditions for taking unemployment is that your continue to look for work each week (i.e. actively seeking work). If you are not then you can't collect unemployment benefits, which is why the BLS uses the U-3 statistic (the official unemployment rate. Not even I can help you if you don't want a job. That is why the U-6 statistic (although good to know) is pretty much useless. Furthermore you stated that we should add those who do not file for unemployment into the unemployment numbers. That would mean you would include people who are employed since they too do not file for unemployment.What are you talking about? Of course I'm talking about those people that WERE teachers, church workers and non-profit workers that have lost their jobs.
Come on dnno1 really that is your argument? IF you have given up on work, you are STILL TAKING UNEMPLOYMENT in many cases...which is why many ARE NOT LOOKING.
Hence why people are saying both need to be counted, because they are both relevant to the discussion.
Good grief.
Another point I want to address is that unemployment benefits are available to former employees who lose their job through no fault of their own. That would include school teachers who are no longer under contract and former employees of non profit organizations. Yes, even church workers may qualify for unemployment benefits if it is determined that they made enough wages during the year and it is determined that your employer is at fault for your employment.
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