comment on the following discussion: Workers in the U.S. should have greater protections against losing their jobs, considering the stark disparities highlighted in Andrew Van Dam's analysis. Despite a seemingly robust labor market with low unemployment rates, many American workers are left behind due to inadequate government support and a weakened collective bargaining system. The United States ranks poorly compared to other advanced nations regarding income inequality, job security, and assistance for displaced workers. For instance, the lack of advance notice requirements for individual firings and the limited duration of unemployment benefits contribute to the challenges workers face transitioning between jobs. Furthermore, the report indicates that displaced workers in the U.S. struggle to find new employment and experience long-term earnings declines, exacerbating the cycle of poverty. Strengthening worker protections, such as extending the duration of unemployment benefits and bolstering collective bargaining rights, could mitigate these inequalities and provide a more equitable and stable environment for American workers