Protesters held a rally in downtown Springfield over the weekend to oppose the end of Federal pandemic unemployment benefits.
The benefits were established to help those who lost their job due to the coronavirus.
Last month, Gov. Mike Parson announced the extra funds would end June 12th, providing an extra $300 per week to those unemployed.
“Continuing these programs only worsens the workforce issues we are currently facing,” said Gov. Parson. “It’s time that we end these programs that incentivize people to stay out of the workforce.”
Missouri is one of 25 states ending the increased payments.
