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POLL: Is the $300 unemployment boost causing a labor shortage?

106.3 WORD Daily Poll

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The April jobs report is fueling concern over a 300-dollar weekly supplement to unemployment benefits. Some say it's causing a labor shortage by encouraging workers to stay at home. Economists, however, claim it's likely not the primary cause: Child care, online learning and the pace of vaccinations and early retirements are among other factors keeping people from searching for work.
So we want to hear from you: Is the $300 unemployment boost causing a labor shortage?
Let us know below!

106.3 WORD Daily Poll