Unemployment

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A full time construction worker working 60+ hours a week at $18 per hour plus overtime pay.

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Employed

Front

A man with a PhD working as a waiter at Olive Garden about 20-25 hours a week.

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Employed

Front

A 40 year old man living at home collecting a disability check.

Back

Not counted / Not in the Labor Force

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A 52 year old out of work coal miner who stays at home but isn’t looking for a job.

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Not counted / Not in the Labor Force

Front

An 80 year old woman living off Social Security.

Back

Not counted / Not in the Labor Force

Front

Laid off autoworker who is receiving unemployment benefits and is looking for a new job.

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Unemployed

Front

Sixteen year old high school junior working at McDonalds after school a few nights a week.

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Employed

Front

25 year old man-child who stays in his mom’s basement playing video games.

Back

Not counted / Not in the Labor Force

Front

35 year old project manager who was let go because his employer went bankrupt. He's applied for several similar jobs but hasn't heard back as of yet.

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Unemployed

Front

Carl is in prison for life. He sorts laundry for $0.35 per hour. What is his employment status?

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Not counted / Not in the Labor Force