Millions At Risk As Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire

Millions At Risk As Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the expiration of pandemic-related unemployment benefits on September 6th, highlighting the struggles of individuals like Alfredo Maldonado, a photographer in NYC. It covers the impact on 800,000 NYC residents and the end of the eviction moratorium. Despite a drop in the unemployment rate, disparities remain among different demographics. President Biden urges states to extend benefits, but no plans are announced. New York has paid $97 billion in benefits, and Governor Kathy Hochul faces pressure to extend them. California will see the highest loss, affecting 2.2 million workers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern for Alfredo Maldonado after the expiration of unemployment benefits?

Finding a new job

Paying monthly expenses

Starting a new business

Moving to a new city

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred alongside the expiration of unemployment benefits?

Increase in minimum wage

End of the nationwide eviction moratorium

Introduction of new health guidelines

Launch of a new job portal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group has the highest unemployment rate according to the statistics mentioned?

Asian workers

Black workers

White workers

Hispanic workers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has President Biden urged states to take regarding unemployment benefits?

Extend the enhanced $300 weekly benefit program

Reduce the benefits

Introduce new job training programs

Increase taxes to fund benefits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is expected to experience the highest loss of unemployment benefits?

California

Florida

Texas

New York