Pushing Hard for Leave Benefits That Are Set to Expire, says Tina Tchen of TIME'S UP

The video discusses the caregiving crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, highlighting the lack of infrastructure and support for caregivers, especially women. It explores political efforts to address this issue, with optimism for future policies under the Biden administration. The economic benefits of investing in caregiving are emphasized, along with the role of businesses in supporting workers. The video also addresses racial disparities in caregiving, noting the disproportionate impact on communities of color.

What major issue did the pandemic reveal about the U.S. workforce?

• High unemployment rates

• Inadequate caregiving support

• Excessive work hours

• Lack of technological infrastructure

What is a key component of the Biden administration's plan for caregiving?

• Increasing work hours

• Eliminating caregiving jobs

• Investing $700 billion in caregiving

• Reducing taxes for caregivers

How is caregiving viewed in the context of economic recovery?

• As a private issue

• As a stimulative infrastructure

• As a temporary solution

• As a non-essential service

What new perspective are companies adopting regarding caregiving?

• It is solely a government responsibility

• It is essential for business sustainability

• It is irrelevant to business operations

• It should be outsourced

What has the pandemic highlighted about racial inequality in caregiving?

• Communities of color have been less affected

• Racial inequality is unrelated to caregiving

• All communities have been equally affected

• Communities of color have faced greater hardships

Why is addressing caregiving equitably important?

• To tackle power imbalances in the workplace

• To eliminate caregiving jobs

• To reduce government spending

• To increase work hours

What financial challenge did many Latina women face during the pandemic?

• Less than $200 in their bank accounts

• Excessive wealth accumulation

• Increased savings

• High investment returns