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TexasTowelie

(112,443 posts) Thu Apr 25, 2024, 01:16 PM Apr 25

Baltimore Port Workers Are Reeling. Will Anyone Listen? - More Perfect Union

Thousands of workers are still out of work weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Mainstream news is focusing on how the tragedy will affect the supply chain and the stock market. We went to Baltimore to see how it’s affecting port workers and their families.

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Baltimore Port Workers Are Reeling. Will Anyone Listen? - More Perfect Union (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 25 OP

They are eligible for unemployment same as anyone else that is laid off MichMan Apr 25 #1

While that is true, TexasTowelie Apr 25 #2

Correct, that is how unemployment works MichMan Apr 26 #3

MichMan

(11,974 posts)

1. They are eligible for unemployment same as anyone else that is laid off

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 06:32 PM

Apr 25

TexasTowelie

(112,443 posts)

2. While that is true,

Reply to MichMan (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 06:46 PM

Apr 25

I doubt that unemployment pay is close to what is earned in wages. Unemployment only pays for a set duration in time and benefits could expire before the ability to return to work.

MichMan

(11,974 posts)

3. Correct, that is how unemployment works

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 03:57 PM

Apr 26

While their situation is unfortunate, they shouldn't be treated any differently than someone laid off because the factory they worked in closed and production moved overseas. At least they have a job to go back to.

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