Is the state of Florida and @GovRonDeSantis ready for the economic catastrophe that is upon us with the entire hospitality industry in the state shutting down?
The signs are troubling.
Here is just one example. 1/
The signs are troubling.
Here is just one example. 1/
In a matter of days, tens of thousands of people who have lost their job will need to apply for unemployment benefits from the state.
Florida has the worst system in the nation to apply for benefits.
The online system routinely crashes - even before this onslaught 2/
Florida has the worst system in the nation to apply for benefits.
The online system routinely crashes - even before this onslaught 2/
Even though there is $2 Billion in the unemployment trust fund, Florida only allows 12 weeks of benefits- most states offer 26 weeks
The most you can receive is about $250 a week - which ranks near the bottom of all states
There is a one week delay in receiving funds 3/
The most you can receive is about $250 a week - which ranks near the bottom of all states
There is a one week delay in receiving funds 3/
The system is so complex that experts claim that 28% of those who are eligible for benefits get denied.
You have low wage housekeepers who don’t even have access to a computer to be able to apply.
@JoseJavierJJR wrote to the state official overseeing the program. See letter 👇
You have low wage housekeepers who don’t even have access to a computer to be able to apply.
@JoseJavierJJR wrote to the state official overseeing the program. See letter 👇
Waiting to hear the response from the state and @GovRonDeSantis
Will keep you posted
@JoseJavierJJR was joined today by
@UNITEHERE_SoFla @32BJSEIU @eyesonmyworld and @AFLCIO in calling for immediate state help 5/
Will keep you posted
@JoseJavierJJR was joined today by
@UNITEHERE_SoFla @32BJSEIU @eyesonmyworld and @AFLCIO in calling for immediate state help 5/
