Let’s get to work. No, seriously. Let’s really get to work.
Too often we hear complaints about the unemployment rate,
the lack of jobs, and the need and the cost of extended unemployment benefits,
yet we don’t hear about real solutions to address these problems.
There are many solutions right at hand, ready for the taking
and ready for implementation.
For example, it has been advocated that we renew the
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program at a cost of $25.2 billion
dollars. This will allow benefit
payments to flow to those unable to find work and keep the economy afloat.
And what does the U.S. really receive in return? Higher
deficits, a complacent workforce and a placated political party.
How about an alternative where everyone benefits?
Just today, in The
Wall Street Journal, is an article about how landmarks across the U.S. are
facing sale or demolition because preservation funds are dwindling. Why don’t we put America to work working on
these historic sites?
Are you collecting unemployment? If so, you make a simple choice. Would you like a job where you work outside,
or a job where you work inside?
In order to receive unemployment benefits, you need to help
restore the history of the United States.
Grounds work, masonry, roofing, carpentry, engineering, project
management all are good paying jobs that will also provide training for future
employment.
If you choose not to work, you don’t receive benefits. It is not really that complicated.
There will be jobs for administrators, electricians,
trainers, managers, plumbers and truckers.
Hundreds of projects are in need of action around the country. If we simply require people to work for their
benefits, everyone wins and we, the people, receive a tremendous return on our
$25.2 billion dollar investment.
