With CMA Fest just around the corner, Nashville restaurants and hotels are contending with record low employment to meet the demand of this influx of customers.
Nashville Symphony Union Agrees To Pay Cuts After Pandemic Shutdown
Violist Melinda Whitley, who led the negotiations, says it feels like a step back, even though musicians are eager to return to what they love doing. The new contract has been ratified with a 7% reduction in pay for the first year. The 83 union members have until next week to sign their personal contracts.
More Like ‘Uncertainty Insurance’ — Tennessee’s Cut To Unemployment Stings For Many
They say they’re more than willing to work. But at this stage of the pandemic, it’s complicated to find jobs that fit.
Gov. Lee Pulls Tennessee Out Of Federal Pandemic Relief For Unemployed
Gov. Bill Lee is opting Tennessee out of federal pandemic unemployment relief that’s been boosting unemployment checks by $300 a week. The extra money will no longer be available starting July 3.
Former White House Economic Adviser Says Tennessee Unemployment Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Tennessee’s unemployment rate is the worst it’s been in a generation, and reflects the most sudden loss of jobs on record, state officials say. The April unemployment rate was 14.7%, which matches the national figure.
For Workers On Unemployment, Getting Called Back To Work Brings Challenging Choices
As more businesses in Tennessee begin to reopen, many workers are now weighing a difficult choice: Should they stay home without a paycheck, or should they go back to work to a place where they might be exposed to the virus — and potentially make less than they did on unemployment?
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