Unemployment

Here are four individuals telling you their stories of how they became unemployed. In a multiparagraph

essay, apply the theories of unemployment to explain the type of unemployment that each

of these individuals is facing and explain which of these individuals qualifies for unemployment

benefits:

Two months ago, Marcelle used to work full time in an automobile manufacturing firm. “The factory

where I used to work has closed because our market contracted so much, and so I was laid off. This

is happening to people all over the countryall you see in the papers is that economic growth has

fallen and incomes across the country have fallen. I have been looking very hard for a new job, but

have had no luck yet.”

Until last week, Dominic used to work full time as a hairdresser in downtown Cincinnati. “I decided

to quit my job, because I want to move to New York City.”

Until last month, Francine worked part time at a ski resort. “Well, it is summer now, and so the resort

is closed. I will apply again in the winter when the snow is back. I am not interested in working until

then.”

Two months ago, Beauvoir had been working full time as a secretary. “I was a good typist, but I

don’t know how to use a computer. My boss wanted to upgrade the office to computers, and so I

was replaced by someone who is computersavvy. I have been looking for another job, but it appears

that I need to learn some computer skills.”

Develop a response that includes examples and evidence to support your ideas, and which clearly

communicates the required message to your audience. Organize your response in a clear and logical

manner as appropriate for the genre of writing. Use wellstructured sentences, audienceappropriate

language, and correct conventions of standard American English