United States Department of Labor
February 16, 2009  
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Assistance Available After Job Loss
The Department of Labor takes seriously its responsibility to help America’s workers cope with the current economic challenges. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) offers employment-related assistance to workers impacted by layoffs to improve their re-employment prospects and prepare for job transitions. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) provides information on health and retirement benefit rights to help American workers make decisions regarding their health coverage in case of job loss.

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Latest Numbers
 
-0.7%

 

Dec 2008
 
 
7.6%

 

Jan 2009
 
 
-598,000(p)

 

Jan 2009
 
 
+$0.05(p)

 

Jan 2009
 
 
-1.9%(p)

 

Dec 2008
 
 
+0.5%

 

4th Qtr 2008
 
 
+3.2%

 

4th Qtr 2008
 
 
-4.2%

 

Dec 2008
 
 
623,000

 

February 7, 2009
 
 
607,500

 

February 7, 2009
 
 
$6.55
 
Current
 
(p) preliminary; (c) corrected




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