'We are struggling': A bleak Christmas for America's jobless Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemploymentNEW YORK -- Last Christmas, Shanita Matthews cooked up a feast for her family of three: Roast chicken, barbecue spareribs, spinach, macaroni and cheese. “We’re not really doing Christmas — I guess you can say it that way,” said Matthews, who lives in Suwanee, Georgia. Like nearly 10 million other Americans, Matthews has been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a devastating recession and widespread unemployment. Matthews was denied unemployment aid by Georgia’s labor department. Kluytman is spending $100 on each son this Christmas for hoodies and other clothing, down from the $500 she spent on each last year.

Source: ABC News December 24, 2020 12:33 UTC