I just posted and deleted this...didn't see your post earlier. I was able to get in without a subscription. I thought the article made a good case for the federal subsidy being the main cause of the labor shortage, but also explaining some of the lesser reasons - and exceptions like the woman who was furloughed but still getting health insurance from her employer - making it difficult to take a new job and lose that insurance. It will be interesting to see what happens in Q4 this year after the subsidy expires everywhere. I would think a smart restaurant owner would try to hold out for a few more months, if they're able, to not be back on the right side of the supply and demand curve.