Sen. Joni Ernst Complains About Hiring Incentives

“Small businesses and public services are struggling to maintain the workforce that is vital to our communities.

“The Des Moines public school district, for example, has over 100 vacancies and is providing $50,000 incentives for retiring teachers, nurses, and administrators to stay in school.

“Faced with a declining number of soldiers, the Iowa National Guard is offering signing bonuses to new recruits, along with other incentives to encourage current members to reenlist.

“Police departments across the state are also facing recruitment challenges, so the Iowa State Patrol is raising salaries and starting outreach efforts, with kids as young as the sixth grade to get them to start thinking about careers in law enforcement.” – Sen. Joni Ernst, yesterday.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) prints out a giant “Help Wanted” sign and complains about businesses having to provide incentives to hire employees because of the low unemployment rate:

“The Iowa National Guard is offering signing bonuses … The Iowa State Patrol is raising salaries.” pic.twitter.com/F2YkY7clwB

— The Recount (@therecount) September 14, 2022