As they should!
, have launched a petition demanding unemployment benefits for musicians during the pandemic. Hundreds of bands and artists, including Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, Bikini Kill, Algiers, Girlpool, Fugazi, Neutral Milk Hotel, Angel Olsen, Passion Pit, Speedy Ortiz have signed on.
"We ask that you ensure the next Federal relief package includes the extension of unemployment and other benefits to all musicians, DJs, and all gig economy workers who have lost their income due to COVID-19," the letter reads."Workers should be able to use any income — including 1099 earnings and demonstrable anticipated future income wiped out by COVID-19 — to apply for unemployment and other benefits.
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