Workers, raw materials in short supply as hiring falls
12 May 2021, 13:13 GMT+10
WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. job growth fell in April, likely hit by raw material and worker shortages, amid an economic boom aided by improving public health and massive government aid.
The Labor Department's employment report on Friday indicated a drop in temporary help jobs, as well as those in manufacturing, retail and courier service employment, sparking a heated debate about the generosity of unemployment benefits, which pay more than most minimum wage jobs.
The White House dismissed complaints from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about the unemployment checks causing worker shortages.