This article talks about the amount of unemployed isn’t decreasing, and might even increase after Christmas holidays. The seasonal jobs that are available are being taken by fresh-out-of-college students looking for a job over Christmas. Although some companies are trying to increase their year-round employees, and not just hire for the holidays, the rate of unemployment isn’t decreasing. During the Christmas time there might be 60 applications for a single minimum wage paying job. Many unemployed don’t see seasonal jobs as worth while because they are already receiving unemployment benefits, and they know that after this season, they will be without a job once again, so what’s the point?
This article relates to our class because we just covered the differences between the different types of unemployment- including seasonal unemployment. This is a perfect example because during Christmas, retail shops need more help due to Christmas, Hanukah, New Years, etc. But when the holiday season is done, those employees are not needed anymore.