Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire

September 3, 2021 – An uncertain future faces New Mexicans who have benefited from additional federal unemployment money. The boost runs out Saturday, and The Line discusses what workers and employers can expect. Many Republican-led states have already ended additional federal benefits in an effort to jumpstart the job market. But they’ve seen modest gains, if any, and a notable drop in consumer spending. This round of cutoffs is likely to impact Democratic-led states. See the link below for thoughts on New Mexico’s options from U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who spoke with Antonia Gonzales shortly after the Line’s discussion. 

Host: Gene Grant 

Line Guests: 
Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of NM  
Sophie Martin, attorney  
Edmund Perea, attorney & public safety consultant 

For More Information: 
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh – New Mexico in Focus 
Some don’t know what they’ll do when federal unemployment assistance ends – NM Political Report 
New Mexico braces for end of federal unemployment bonuses – KRQE 
New Mexico Scales Down Unemployment Benefits, Battles Fraud – Associated Press 
Cutoff of Jobless Benefits Is Found to Get Few Back to Work – New York Times