Labor Sec. Walsh Says U.S. Economy Still Has 'Steep Climb'

The video discusses the current state of the U.S. job market, highlighting the addition of 266,000 jobs and the challenges faced on the supply side, such as labor shortages and logistics issues. It also covers the debate over federal unemployment benefits, with differing views from state governors and the administration. The discussion includes the impact of these benefits on the economy and the need to rethink their distribution in the future.

What was the average number of jobs added per month in the last three months before the current report?

• 266,000

• 500,000

• 60,000

• 1,000,000

Which sector showed significant job gains according to the report?

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Healthcare

• Leisure economy

What are some of the barriers to employment mentioned in the transcript?

• Concerns about the virus and childcare

• Overqualified workforce

• High wages

• Lack of job openings

What is the main concern of the governors of Montana and South Carolina regarding unemployment benefits?

• They are too complicated

• They are too low

• They are causing harm

• They are not reaching everyone

According to Secretary Welsh, what is the goal of the American rescue plan?

• To get every American who wants to work back to work

• To increase exports

• To reduce taxes

• To improve healthcare

What is the unemployment rate in Montana compared to the national average?

• Not mentioned

• Lower than the national average

• Equal to the national average

• Higher than the national average

What opportunity does the pandemic present according to the final section?

• To close more businesses

• To reduce government spending

• To improve the unemployment insurance system

• To increase taxes