President Biden Praises Labor Unions, Touts Infrastructure Package

The video discusses the context of Labor Day, emphasizing that America was built by the middle class and unions, not Wall Street. It highlights the end of federal unemployment benefits, which included a $300 weekly supplement, and notes that states have not extended these benefits. The economic impact of the Delta variant is also covered, with the US adding fewer jobs than expected, marking the smallest increase since January.

According to President Biden, which group played a crucial role in building America?

• Wall Street

• The middle class and unions

• The government

• Large corporations

What significant change occurred for millions of Americans regarding unemployment benefits?

• Benefits ended

• Benefits were reduced

• Benefits were extended

• Benefits were increased

What option did the Biden administration provide to states concerning unemployment benefits?

• To eliminate benefits

• To reduce benefits

• To use federal relief funds to extend benefits

• To increase benefits

What is one of the economic challenges mentioned in the final section?

• Decreasing stock market

• Rising inflation

• The Delta variant's impact

• Increasing interest rates

How many jobs did the US add last month, according to the transcript?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

• 235,000