I have very little sympathy for someone who loses their job to cheaper technology. They now have an opportunity to find a better job, and have funds that can be used to either relocate or retrain. It is a shame its government funded and run but you play with cards your dealt. If they don't like the cards in this country they can look at other countries. Its probably simpler to just relocate and/or retrain.

The real problem with California is that it is much easier to just milk your unemployment insurance as long as you can and just get on welfare and squat. That's why I truly believe unemployed people in California that want to work should look outside California. Or maybe just relocate within California. People lose jobs and have to relocate everyday