Unemployment Numbers
The most recent report put unemployment at 3.8%—
At Walmart, I learn
statistics are made for repeating
I say, No one said
these are good jobs
I’m barking
at a deaf choir
No, they listen
just selectively
3.8% unemployment
means why is X not working
Means why is X on welfare
Means why is X—
At Walmart, I learn
96.2% of the job is showing up