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Record 32.9 million Americans collecting unemployment checks
New applications for US jobless benefits fell last week, but a record 32.9 million Americans were collecting unemployment checks in the third week of June.
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Unions warn EU youth unemployment may spike by 70%
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US weekly jobless claims remain high, second wave of layoffs blamed
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Economy5 years ago
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US unemployment rate likely shot up to almost 20% in May
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Economy5 years ago
About 2 million Americans filed for jobless claims last week
About 2 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.
Economy5 years ago
US job losses pass 40 million as coronavirus crisis deepens
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