At this point in time, I think DeSantis will be a one-term governor and we just may see FL turn blue. DeSantis was told about the failing unemployment system when he first took office -- now he's trying to put a small band aid on on oozing gash.
Let's see people can't file for unemployment, the stimulus checks are another cluster with $$ going to the wrong accounts and dead people are getting $$ and their families are allowed to keep it. Yet these people can't even file for help because the system is such a cluster. You bet ya, these people have every right to protest -- the majority were forced out of their jobs!! Secondly, $275.00 week -- won't even cover the cost of rent.
Unemployed workers planning to protest in Naples, and 10 other cities around Florida Unemployed workers across the state are finally saying they’ve had enough.
Many have been trying to apply for benefits since the beginning of the pandemic, but they still haven’t had their claims filed. Now, workers in 11 different cities across Florida are planning protests to demand that the government do more. Unemployed workers in Naples are planning to use the busy intersection of 5th Ave. and Route 41 as a stage to voice their frustration. Organizer Bonnie Armstrong said she’s been trying to file for more than a month, without success.
“My whole platform is, we’ve been failed, you know, we are the working class, and government is failing us," said Armstrong.
Armstrong used to work as a server at a high-end restaurant downtown. Now, the sidewalks are empty during what should be the busiest time of year. So, she’s taking her message to the streets.
“We want to be on a busy intersection just to draw attention to us who have been ignored, and maybe, maybe there’s somebody out there, or maybe more people can start petitioning the Governor," said Armstrong.
Armstrong is part of a Facebook community that includes hundreds of people around the state having trouble filing for benefits through the state website.
“We just need to change how it’s processed, how people can apply, and how quickly they can get their benefits," said Armstrong.
Armstrong said she’s also tried reaching out to her elected officials.
“I feel as helpless as my constituents," said State Sen. Kathleen Passidomo............
https://www.fox4now.com/news/coronavirus/unemployed-workers-planning-to-protest-in-naples-and-10-other-cities-around-florida
