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TWC Unemployment: Union Member Exempt from Work Search Not Receiving Payments, Trouble Reaching Support

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment payments. I'm in a union and exempt from the work search requirement, but I'm still not getting paid. I've responded to all the messages in my inbox. Anyone else dealing with this? How long does it usually take to get through to someone on the phone?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve union member unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUXMF6zZ7E

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Nia Williams

Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been trying to reach them for weeks now. It's like they're playing hide and seek with our money 🙄

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Luca Ricci

True that! It's like they want to keep us on our toes.

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Liam O'Sullivan

have u tried faxing them? I no it sounds old school but it worked 4 me

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Amara Okonkwo

What year is it, 1995? 🤣

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Liam O'Sullivan

laugh all u want but I got my $$ 🤷‍♂️

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Giovanni Marino

Hey, if it works, it works! Sometimes old school is the way to go.

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Amina Diop

Yall ever think about how much money they save by making it impossible to reach them? 🤔 Stay woke

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Oliver Schmidt

Bruh... you might be onto something 👀

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Natasha Volkov

Let's not get into conspiracy theories. Times are tough for everyone.

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Javier Torres

I wouldn't put it past them, but let's focus on getting through for now.

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Mateo Gonzalez

Update: Still no luck getting through. This is getting ridiculous. How are we supposed to survive without our benefits?

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Yara Nassar

Hang in there, OP. We're all in this together. 💪

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StarGazer101

Have you tried tweeting at them? Sometimes public shaming works wonders

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Keisha Jackson

This is beyond frustrating. No one should have to go through this.

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Keisha Jackson

Pro tip: if u get through, ask for a tier 2 specialist right away. The regular agents cant do much

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Mateo Gonzalez

Thanks for the tip! Now if only I could get through in the first place...

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Paolo Romano

This! Tier 2 is where its at. They have all the power

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Amina Diop

Tier 2 really is the way to go, but getting there is the issue.

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Fatima Al-Sayed

Has anyone tried going to the office in person? I'm thinking of camping out there if I have to lol

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Dylan Hughes

I tried last week. They just gave me a number to call 🤡

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NightOwl42

Bring a tent and some marshmallows, we can make it a party 🏕️🔥

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Sofia Rodriguez

It's sad that we even have to consider this as an option.

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Miguel Herrera

Anyone else notice that ever since they "upgraded" their system, everything's been worse? 🤔 I miss the old website, at least it kinda worked

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Zainab Ali

Omg yes! The new one is so glitchy. I can't even log in half the time

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Connor Murphy

Classic government "upgrade" 🙄 If it ain't broke, break it!

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Yara Nassar

Tech upgrades should make things better, not worse. Sigh.

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Giovanni Marino

I'm in the same boat, OP. Union member, exempt from work search, and radio silence from EDD. It's been 2 months for me. This system is broken af.

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Fatima Al-Sayed

Two months?! That's insane. I'm just starting my journey with them. Hopefully, it won't take me that long.

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Aisha Mohammed

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

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Mateo Gonzalez

Yeah, I've tried that. No luck so far. It's so frustrating!

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Luca Ricci

I've had better luck calling around 3pm. Less traffic then.

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Malik Johnson

LPT: Use multiple phones to call at the same time. Increases your chances!

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Isabella Santos

Modern problems require modern solutions 😎

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Ravi Sharma

Great, now I need to borrow my grandma's landline 📞👵

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Freya Larsen

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Do what you gotta do!

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Jamal Edwards

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, messages, and responses. 2. Contact your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite claims. 3. Check your claim status online daily. Sometimes updates happen without notification. 4. If you're in a union, reach out to your union rep. They might have insider contacts. 5. Be persistent. Unfortunately, the squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations. 6. Consider filing a formal complaint if it's been an unreasonable amount of time. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't give up!

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Mateo Gonzalez

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my rep.

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Mei Chen

This is gold 💯 Saving this for later!

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Nia Williams

Great tips! Documenting everything is a lifesaver when things go wrong.

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Andre Dupont

I found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20 but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U

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Zoe Papadakis

Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?

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Andre Dupont

Totally legit! I was skeptical too, but it saved me hours of frustration.

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ThunderBolt7

$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! 😤

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Jamal Edwards

Claimyr has helped some, but it's not a foolproof solution. It's a shame we have to resort to paid services.

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ShadowHunter

To the OP, I understand your frustration and it's a situation many are finding themselves in. Claimyr is indeed a legitimate service and has been known to help some individuals cut through the red tape. However, it's unfortunate that anyone would need to resort to paying extra just to access a service they are entitled to. The unemployment system is under a lot of strain, but that doesn't lessen the impact on those waiting for their claims. Be sure to take the advised steps to document your communications and reach out to other channels like local representatives or union reps who might offer additional support. In the meantime, stay persistent, and keep trying. Exploring all avenues might eventually get the results you need.

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Javier Torres

I heard they're hiring more staff to handle calls. Anyone know if that's true?

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Emma Wilson

I'll believe it when I see it... or hear it, I guess 🙉

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QuantumLeap

They've been saying that for months. Still can't get through tho 🤷‍♀️

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Malik Johnson

If they are, it can't happen soon enough. The demand is overwhelming.

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Sofia Rodriguez

guys. i figured it out. u gotta call exactly 7 times, hang up on the 6th ring each time, then on the 7th call, press 2-4-6-8 when the robot lady starts talking. works every time

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Dmitry Ivanov

Bro what? This some Konami code type shit 😂

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Ava Thompson

I can't tell if you're joking or if the system is really this ridiculous

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Sofia Rodriguez

im dead serious try it

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Miguel Herrera

Worth a try, I guess? Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Ethan Campbell

Ugh, the unemployment office is a joke. I swear they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. 🤬

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Yuki Watanabe

Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget we're real people with bills to pay.

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Carmen Sanchez

Come on guys, they're probably just overwhelmed. Cut em some slack.

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Ethan Campbell

I get they're overwhelmed, but communication could still be way better.

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Freya Larsen

Remember when we could just walk into an office and talk to a real person? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

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Omar Hassan

Ok boomer 😂

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Freya Larsen

Get off my lawn! 👴🏻 But seriously, it was easier back then

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Chloe Taylor

Nostalgia for simpler times. I miss it too.

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