That safety net is a societal issue and should be handled by the government - not private industry

You’ve just argued against higher taxes. How should this safety net be funded?

Unemployment is funded on the state level via corporate taxes. I have no issue with getting rid of loopholes on corporate taxes.

I think you’ve perfectly covered why such a protection is lacking.

Schemes someone else pays for sound great, but until people agree to pay them, they don’t happen.

How is that whole depending on your employer for health care working out in the US?

Why would you want to depend on them for your long term financial stability?

Healthcare in the US looks a disaster from where I am in a country with state provided healthcare.

I think I’ve been unclear - I believe taxes should pay for healthcare for everyone, and would happily pay more tax for better healthcare.

No I didn’t misinterpret you. I agree healthcare in the US is a shit show and the idea of tying your health care to your employer is asinine.

I’m taking that same opinion to its logical conclusion. We already have employer funded state controlled unemployment insurance. Increase that, have companies pay more if necessary and along with untying health care from your employer, we are there.

Let private companies focus on their business.

I misunderstood you. This is not that different to what happens where I am (except the taxes come from both the employer and the employee), though both need to be increased to improve unemployment benefits and healthcare.