Click here to see 10 examples of people in the US who once found their skills in great demand but for various reasons once the bubble burst they have found it impossible to find work again and so join the increasing ranks of the long term unemployed.
It's useful for students to understand that it is not just factory workers who are losing their jobs in droves and the social problems that arise the longer people remain out of work afflict everyone regardless of qualifications and experience. One lady, who suffers from panic attacks, talks about how she used to have to turn down jobs, "When things were good, she worked at some well-known firms in New York's Financial District, including Lehman Brothers, yet no one will hire her now because she isn't as young as the new college graduates."
The clip below, 'Tees Street Isn't Working' is a series from the 1980s recession. It illustrates the effects of long term unemployment. It is as relevant today as it was back then.
A more recent clip which highlights the real issue with being long term unemployed....
North of England Correspondent, Morland Sanders, has been to County Durham to meet one man who has written 1500 job applications in the last 12 months. .heartbreaking!!
Part 2.....
Part 3....
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