American Voices

Jobless Claims At 16-Year High

November 24, 2008 | ISSUE 44•47

The number of new applicants for unemployment benefits jumped to 542,000, the highest since 1992. What do you think?

  • I hope the problem does not reach previously unscathed sectors, such as the sixth floor of the Thompson Center, cubicle 17.

    Thomas Belew
    Systems Analyst

  • It's not that bad. That spike just represents the new applicants. Some of those claims will doubtless get turned down.

    Laura Fripp
    Hair Stylist

  • Does that mean the unemployment office is hiring to help process the claims?

    Paul Mastelotto
    Unemployed

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