Glad you can see the reason behind this article. 

People are going to be outraged over this.  It made it front page on my local newspaper.  Most people will just see is as businesses being mean and trying to keep them down.  It'll give people a reason to not look for work again.

My dad was unemployed for 6 months.  Sat around and drank beer.  Didn't look for work.  A lot of people do that.  It's a signaling device to potential employers.  You're better off finding some kind of part time work somewhere versus not working at all.  Unfortunately, you usually make more off of unemployment versus part time work.

Matt Cameron said on Pearl Jam Radio that Soundgarden have been writing new songs since December and that they will start recording early next month.  He said the process has been great so far.  He also said the following about Soundgarden:

-Writing songs for both Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, hinted that Soundgarden are working around Pearl Jam’s schedule.  Seemed to hint that he’ll be able to juggle playing live with both bands later this year.

-Gave a vague answer to a question regarding Soundgarden/Temple of the Dog happening at Pearl Jam’s 20th Anniversary Bash. He didn’t rule it out.  There were tons of jokes and hints about it happening.

-Said Superunknown was when he was peaking as a drummer

Do you already have tickets James?

I tried to get tickets for the Seattle show.  There were no tickets sold to the public.

He won't leave Shinedown.  He's in an Axl position.  He can handpick the members of Shinedown and fire them as he sees fit.  It's his band.