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What does the coronavirus crisis mean for unemployment in America?
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:08:14
Publish Date: 2020-03-27 21:38:37
Description:

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed massive weaknesses in the support systems for U.S. workers. Martha Ross explains that while provisions in the recently passed $2 trillion CARES Act are a good start, they're not sufficient for the magnitude of unemployment and wage shortages particularly facing low-wage workers. 

Full show notes: https://brook.gs/2Joprbu 

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