Street Beat: Hard Times at the Unemployment Line

The United States hit the highest unemployment rate in more than four years this July, reaching 5.7 percent.  Since the beginning of the year, there have been more than 400,000 job losses. These figures translate to nearly 9 million unemployed people. And even these numbers could rise as automakers, banks, airlines, and state and local governments pursue layoffs and cut back on hiring. Also on the chopping block: jobs for youth. For our new regular segment Street Beat, FSRN reporter Emily Reddy gathered the stories of Florida  residents Reginald Wesley, Cheryl O'Connell, Jamarquis Smith; Shawn Williams, Tanya Hill; Jazz Travis; and Carlos Perez – all seeking job assistance at Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance.

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