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This program would provide a needed boost for our economy. Analysis shows young and low-income workers have been particularly hit hard by layoffs. Workers earning less than per hour were 115 percent more likely to be laid off than those earning per hour or more. And workers under age 25 were 93 percent more likely to have been laid off than those who are 35 and older. A WPA-like program in 2020 would create openings for safe job opportunities for the hardest-hit workers, particularly low-income and younger workers. Ideally, workers in these jobs would learn new skills and be able to transition into nursing and home healthcare jobs during the post-pandemic economic recovery should they choose to do so.... WCEG — The EquitablogThe United States needs a new Works Progress
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This program would provide a needed boost for our economy. Analysis shows young and low-income workers have been particularly hit hard by layoffs. Workers earning less than per hour were 115 percent more likely to be laid off than those earning per hour or more. And workers under age 25 were 93 percent more likely to have been laid off than those who are 35 and older. A WPA-like program in 2020 would create openings for safe job opportunities for the hardest-hit workers, particularly low-income and younger workers. Ideally, workers in these jobs would learn new skills and be able to transition into nursing and home healthcare jobs during the post-pandemic economic recovery should they choose to do so.... WCEG — The EquitablogThe United States needs a new Works Progress
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This program would provide a needed boost for our economy. Analysis shows young and low-income workers have been particularly hit hard by layoffs. Workers earning less than $20 per hour were 115 percent more likely to be laid off than those earning $30 per hour or more. And workers under age 25 were 93 percent more likely to have been laid off than those who are 35 and older.
A WPA-like program in 2020 would create openings for safe job opportunities for the hardest-hit workers, particularly low-income and younger workers. Ideally, workers in these jobs would learn new skills and be able to transition into nursing and home healthcare jobs during the post-pandemic economic recovery should they choose to do so....
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The United States needs a new Works Progress Administration to overcome the coronavirus recession
Delaney Crampton
The United States needs a new Works Progress Administration to overcome the coronavirus recession
Delaney Crampton