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Prospective employers sometimes see applicants who’ve been out of work for a while as tainted, assuming they would have been hired sooner if they were good candidates.

The labor union has warned its members against participating in any coordinated efforts to call out of work during the government shutdown.

But analysis by the Resolution Foundation think tank shows there has also been a genuine rise in the number of people out of work due to ill health.

"It doesn't solve any 'problem' — it creates the problem of using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry," the union said.

During a wide-ranging interview, Sir Keir also said it was "wrong" that thousands of young people remained out of work because of mental problems.