Help for the unemployed till they pass the bill

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For more information on each state, find it on the [[Project:Benefit Wiki|Benefit Wiki]].  
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Unemployment office - &nbsp;http://www.edd.ca.gov/default.htm <br>
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Training while collecting unemployment - http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/Able_and_Available_-_Table_of_Contents.htm
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&nbsp;Calfornia qualifies for tiers one and two of EUC and 20 weeks of EB until approximately the end of December, 2009. California's current three month average TUR is 11.9% meaning that the state will qualify&nbsp; for the extension as currently proposed under H.R. 3548/ S 1699. EUC claims are normally automatically filed after you file online for the basic 26 weeks of benefits. The EB program requires that you file every two weeks as normal plus filling out the back of the claim form showing proof of three job contacts per week min. are required. Check EDD website as the rules can change at any time.&nbsp; <br><br>
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Colorado qualifies for teirs one and two of EUC but only qualified for 13 of the 20 weeks of EB.&nbsp; Colorado's current three month average TUR is 7.6% meaning that the state will not qualify for the extension as currently proposed under 3548/1699.&nbsp; EUC&nbsp; claims are filed the same as for normal benefits.&nbsp; The EB program requires that you file every two weeks as nornal plus paper records showing proof of seven job contacts per week are required, in addition&nbsp; a two hour in person meeting with unemployment counslers is required every two weeks at a workforce development center. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Department of Labor<br>[http://www.delawareworks.com/unemployment/welcome.shtml http://www.delawareworks.com/unemployment/welcome.shtml]<br>
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<u>Unemployment office</u>:<br>Main page: [http://www.floridajobs.org/index.html http://www.floridajobs.org/index.html]Apply for new benefits and online claims links: [http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/uc_emp_claims.html http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/uc_emp_claims.html]<br>
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<u>Volunteer forum</u> created for the unemployed, especially for those on EB, but now tackles any questions about Florida unemployment: <br>[http://unemployed-florida.topdiscussion.com/login.forum http://unemployed-florida.topdiscussion.com/login.forum] (This forum also has threads for employment networking, training, help from agencies and organizations, and other issues.)
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For people in MA, here is a link to a page at the Massachusetts Unemployment site that lists available resources for people who have exhausted their benefits.
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[http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Claimants&L2=Unemployment+Insurance+(UI)&L3=Information+on+Unemployment+Insurance+Extensions&sid=Elwd&b=terminalcontent&f=dua_understanding_ui_extension_lastcheck&csid=Elwd http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdterminal&amp;L=4&amp;L0=Home&amp;L1=Claimants&amp;L2=Unemployment+Insurance+(UI)&amp;L3=Information+on+Unemployment+Insurance+Extensions&amp;sid=Elwd&amp;b=terminalcontent&amp;f=dua_understanding_ui_extension_lastcheck&amp;csid=Elwd]
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[http://www.michigan.gov/uia http://www.michigan.gov/uia]<br>
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[https://www.michworks.org/mtb/user/MTB_EMPL.EntryMainPage https://www.michworks.org/mtb/user/MTB_EMPL.EntryMainPage]  
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Help source for unemployed in Michigan<br>
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Department of labor<br>[http://lwd.state.nj.us/labor/index.shtml http://lwd.state.nj.us/labor/index.shtml] <br>[http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/nation/unemployed-new-jerseyans-to-get-13-more-weeks-of-benefits http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/nation/unemployed-new-jerseyans-to-get-13-more-weeks-of-benefits]
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Program gives some unemployed tuition waiver for N.J. colleges<br>[http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/program_gives_some_unemployed.html http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/program_gives_some_unemployed.html] <br>[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1664275/new_jersey_tuition_waiver_program_what.html?cat=31 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1664275/new_jersey_tuition_waiver_program_what.html?cat=31] <br>[http://www.njccc.org/programsforunemployed.htm http://www.njccc.org/programsforunemployed.htm]<br>[http://www.ucc.edu/FinAid.htm http://www.ucc.edu/FinAid.htm] <br>[http://www.middlesexcc.edu/career/control.cfm/ID/3746 http://www.middlesexcc.edu/career/control.cfm/ID/3746]
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Corzine announces jobs plan for unemployed<br>[http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090915.html http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090915.html]<br>[http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/corzine-announces-jobs-plan-for-unemployed-draws-christie-criticism http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/corzine-announces-jobs-plan-for-unemployed-draws-christie-criticism]
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Eligible unemployed in New Jersey can apply for grant to take Rutgers Mini-MBA™ programs<br>[http://rbs-cms.rutgers.edu/files/2009_07_20_prlog_minimba.pdf http://rbs-cms.rutgers.edu/files/2009_07_20_prlog_minimba.pdf]<br>[http://www.prlog.org/10287048-eligible-unemployed-in-new-jersey-can-apply-for-grant-to-take-rutgers-minimba-programs.html http://www.prlog.org/10287048-eligible-unemployed-in-new-jersey-can-apply-for-grant-to-take-rutgers-minimba-programs.html]<br>[http://web.njcu.edu/sites/controller/Content/default.asp http://web.njcu.edu/sites/controller/Content/default.asp]
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NJ Officials Work to Help the Unemployed Without Benefits<br><u><span style="display: none" id="1254363817911S">&nbsp;</span>[http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/5203503.php http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/5203503.php]?</u>
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Free Flu Shots Info<br>[https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm http://www.state.nj.us/health/flu/index.shtml]
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Food Stamp Offices<br>[http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=food+stamp+offices+in+nj&fb=1&gl=us&hq=food+stamp+offices&hnear=nj&view=text&ei=gRbEStuwEoee8AaSpKQ5&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1 http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=food+stamp+offices+in+nj&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=food+stamp+offices&amp;hnear=nj&amp;view=text&amp;ei=gRbEStuwEoee8AaSpKQ5&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=local_group&amp;ct=more-results&amp;resnum=1]
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How to apply for medicaid<br>[http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/healthcare/medicaid/applyingmedicaid/ http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/healthcare/medicaid/applyingmedicaid/]
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Red Cross of Central NJ<br>[http://www.njredcross.org/ http://www.njredcross.org/]
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NJ FoodBanks<br>[http://www.njfoodbank.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Main_index http://www.njfoodbank.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Main_index]
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NJ Legislature<br>[http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/newseek.cgi?site=ctc&state=nj http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/newseek.cgi?site=ctc&amp;state=nj]
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Free Activities in NJ<br>[http://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/COOL_THINGS_TO_DO/FREE_ATTRACTIONS.htm http://www.funnewjersey.com/upload_user/COOL_THINGS_TO_DO/FREE_ATTRACTIONS.htm]
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New Jersey Nets Try to Help Out<br>[http://www.causecast.org/news_items/7485-new-jersey-nets-try-to-help-out-the-unemployed http://www.causecast.org/news_items/7485-new-jersey-nets-try-to-help-out-the-unemployed] <br>[http://digg.com/basketball/New_Jersey_Nets_Help_Out_The_Unemployed http://digg.com/basketball/New_Jersey_Nets_Help_Out_The_Unemployed]
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Companies Hiring<br>[https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm]<br>[http://www.cvtips.com/usa_job_search/new_jersey.html http://www.cvtips.com/usa_job_search/new_jersey.html]<br><br>Updating Skills While Unemployed<br>[http://www.ucc.edu/FinAid.htm http://www.ucc.edu/FinAid.htm]
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Department of Labor<br>[http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ http://www.labor.state.ny.us/]<br>[http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/Governor-Paterson-Announces-4-5-Million-in-Federal-Funds-to-Help-Unemployed-Workers-Find-Jobs/949527 http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/Governor-Paterson-Announces-4-5-Million-in-Federal-Funds-to-Help-Unemployed-Workers-Find-Jobs/949527]
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Companies Hiring:<br>[http://www.cablevision.com/careers/index.jsp http://www.cablevision.com/careers/index.jsp]<br>[http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/index.html]<br>[https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm]
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Kmart is offering a 20% to the unemployed....<br>[http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/dap_10151_10101_DAP_Unemployment%20Program?adCell=W4 http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/dap_10151_10101_DAP_Unemployment%20Program?adCell=W4]
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== Articles and resources  ==
 
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Revision as of 21:18, October 1, 2009


To All: This is a summary of what has been said up to 9-29-09.

  1. Call,email,fax,twitter,mail all Governors, Senators and the President.
    1. http://www.nelp.org/page/speakout/FedBensNow
    2. http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
  2. Write letters to local newspaper regarding the need for unemployment support.
  3. Possible ideas if Senators and the President refuses to listen to us such as one term limit, etc.


Contents

Updated News

Latest news, the week of September 28th:

9/29/09 3:30PM - No definite date yet for a vote, but latest posts on OC and "insider info" and notices on CSPAN seem to indicate Senate will vote on this bill sometime this week, with some sources saying most likely Wednesday or Thursday.

The current bill is EUC and not is retroactive. It starts after the bill is signed.

Individuals can qualify if they have exhausted all EUC and EB benefits.

Help for the unemployed

General support for the unemployed

(specific support for each state is listed below)

(Some may be out of funds).

Health care-related organizations

Housing and rental information

Check in your individual states if you're a renter (or will soon be!) for the "Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" program. These ARRA funds are apparently just now (September) trickling out to the states and may be used up pretty quickly. Looks like only the hardest hit counties, in Florida for example[1], are giving out the rent money, but it's $300 million going out nationwide. [2]


Credit goes to Hope in cali!!

www.tenantstogether.org

State by state info

For more information on each state, find it on the Benefit Wiki.

Articles and resources

Sources

  1. ↑ http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/realestate/orl-money-stops-evictions-091909,0,5766334.storyfckLR
  2. ↑ http://rhodeisland.realestaterama.com/2009/09/25/hud-announces-31-million-in-recovery-act-funding-to-prevent-homelessness-in-rhode-island-ID072.html

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