Neat piece by @SHamiltonian. I especially like the idea that an unemployment insurance levy will reduce stigma around ppl claiming UI - they paid for it so they deserve it. We need to start unwinding the toxic aspects of protestant work ethic.
https://theconversation.com/first-lift-jobseeker-then-add-on-fully-funded-unemployment-insurance-155383?

Job sat & dignity are key components of a well-being economy. It's hard to make meaningful progress on either while we insist that work is dignified eo ipso regardless of wage, person-task fit, etc. & while we stigmatise ppl who choose to work <ft or take time to find a good fit.

Australia isn't quite as neurotic about work as the US, but it's close. I think a first step towards a healthier culture would be to broaden the notion of 'work' from gainful employment to 'productive activity'. This would include volunteering & hobbies.

We also need to continue to normalise pt work. Mid-20th politics of work strongly juxtaposes the 'scourge' of idleness (i.e. 0 hours/wk) with the dignity of 40+ hrs/wk. 50+ for min wage workers. No time left in there for parenting let alone hobbies, little for community works,

But it's straightforward to role-model good behaviour to kids while living a life that's a bit more balanced and involves only pt work, especially when unpaid work is productive, e.g. garden farms.

Speaking very broadly, I think having a less punitive UI system will create cultural and and financial space for ppl to stumble upon different lifestyles and value systems that suit them better than 'I'm doing well if I'm working a lot'. It's a small but meaningful step.