Military Spouse Employment Challenges
Military spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy efforts.
"If we could just resurrect that Military Spouse Hiring Act and expand the WOTC to include military spouses, that would be a huge win," said Sue Hoppin.
Sue Hoppin discusses the current state of military spouse employment, citing frustration that unemployment rates remain around 20% despite numerous efforts.
- High unemployment among military spouses persists.
- Past efforts have not led to significant improvements.
Author's summary: Military spouses face 20% unemployment despite advocacy efforts.