- June 20, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Next week, the state of Michigan will take a major step toward normal as most state COVID-19 restrictions are lifted on Tuesday.
But many businesses continue to struggle with one lingering effect of the pandemic: a labor shortage.
At a legislative committee hearing Thursday, state lawmakers heard from representatives from different industries.
Tony Daoud operates gas stations in the Flint area. He blames pandemic jobless benefits that pay more than he does for his business’ struggle to recruit and retain hourly workers.
“It’s the only conversation we have now with everybody in the industry,” says Daoud, “No workers no staff. It’s a constant battle.”
The state House voted to eliminate a $300 weekly federal bonus in state jobless benefits. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to veto the bill if it reaches her desk.
Whitmer is asking lawmakers to reinstate certain employers’ ability to hire new workers who, while working, would still get…
