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7. I think it took years to get to 10% during great depression

Thu Apr 16, 2020, 12:13 PM

Apr 2020

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New unemployment filings are so high only the Great Depression compares [View all] turbinetree Apr 2020 OP

Brother can you spare a dime? Historic NY Apr 2020 #1

Back then, the numbers were kind of primitive and unsophisticated... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #2

Yes, especially they didn't have unemployment insurance then. brush Apr 2020 #4

The Trump Depression SoonerPride Apr 2020 #3

A lot received severance packages if laid off. roamer65 Apr 2020 #6

Not true Tink41 Apr 2020 #11

May have changed since I was last laid off in 2007. roamer65 Apr 2020 #13

I think it took years to get to 10% during great depression uponit7771 Apr 2020 #7

Our population is so much larger now then in the 30's. Texaswitchy Apr 2020 #8

Hmm.... Newest Reality Apr 2020 #10

Just recieved a text from Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #12

Did a stint at the Minny Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #16

Always said,if you do not vote, Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #18

I always vote........................AMFA and AFL-CIO ................ turbinetree Apr 2020 #19

Carry on with the good work. Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #20

You also..............and stay safe............. turbinetree Apr 2020 #21

For all those folks Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #24

my state's UI office had more claims 3-15 to 4-3 than in all of 2019 Hamlette Apr 2020 #25