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Edward Markey: “We added in a gig economy benefit for those who might not…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Nashoba Valley Chamber Present: Virtual Conversation with US Senator Ed Markey

Published | Video Starts at 03:58

So it's absolutely imperative that we continue in that direction. We were able to put together an unemployment program for $600 a week in order to help out individuals. And We added in a gig economy benefit for those who might not ordinarily be covered by unemployment insurance. So that whether it be uber driver or just independent contractors that they're able to, to also get the $600 which they would need on top of the unemployment check which they might qualify for. (03:58–04:09)

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