Unemployment insurances, assistance for men and women without jobs, are necessary parts of the New Deal plan to produce economic security. “In the event of unemployment, the worker is paid 50% of his wages weekly for a period of 16 weeks in any 52 weeks” (6). Those wary of the unemployed taking advantage …show more content…
“Old age benefits… are to be paid to individuals who have worked and contributed to the insurance fund in direct proportion to the total wages earned by such individuals in the course of their employment” (6). These pensions are not loosely given, but rather specifically to those who have contributed much during their time of labor. Additionally, the amount they receive corresponds to what they earned prior to unemployment, therefore there is no chance of them being overpaid. Old age benefits receive contributions from both employees and employers at a rate of 3% of the total wage paid to the employee. The mere 3% will do much to rejuvenate the nation’s economy and aid those in need who do not own as much stability as those with jobs. With this in mind, the health, peace, and safety of citizens can finally be