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One more thought - the Washington State Historical Society might have labor statistics from the 1930s. They often have records that other places don't.
Excellent suggestion! I'll add them to my list of places to contact.
Just to summarize what others have said - you're looking at probably 25-35% unemployment in Washington state during 1933, with no Washington ESD system to help people. Pretty sobering comparison to today.
That's exactly the kind of comparison I'm hoping to make. Really puts the current Washington ESD system in perspective.
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For anyone reading this thread later - appeals tribunals for Washington ESD unemployment claims are administrative hearings, not criminal or civil court. The standard of evidence is much lower and the atmosphere is much more informal. Focus on presenting clear facts about your job separation.
This has been incredibly helpful everyone. I feel much more prepared for my hearing now. Thank you all!
Good luck with your hearing! Sounds like you have a solid case with the restructuring documentation.
One last tip - make sure you're in a quiet place for the phone hearing with good reception. Technical difficulties can make it harder to present your case effectively.
Great point! I'll make sure to use my landline instead of my cell phone.
Also test your phone setup beforehand if possible. Some people have had issues with conference call systems not working properly.
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For what it's worth, I managed to find a job in week 22 of my benefits. Was getting really stressed about running out of time but it worked out. Don't give up hope if you're getting close to the end.
That's encouraging to hear! What industry are you in, if you don't mind me asking?
Healthcare administration. Took a while because I was being picky about salary at first, but eventually had to be more flexible.
Just want to add that if you're on standby status (like temporary layoff expecting to return to work), the rules might be different. Worth checking with ESD if that applies to your situation.
Good point. My layoff is permanent so I think the regular 26 weeks applies to me.
Standby can be tricky. Sometimes you think you're going back and then the recall never happens.
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Bottom line: No $600 federal supplement exists anymore. Your unemployment amount from Washington ESD is based on your work history and wages. If you have questions about your specific amount, contact Washington ESD directly - though good luck getting through on the phone!
Agreed, the phone system is impossible otherwise. I gave up trying to call directly months ago.
For what it's worth, I looked into this same question last month and confirmed through Washington ESD that there are no federal supplements currently active. Just wanted to add my verification to this thread.
Thanks everyone for all the clarification. Really glad I asked instead of continuing to wonder about this!
Yeah this thread probably helped a lot of people who had the same confusion
Carmella Fromis
Remember that 'people who are unemployed tend to have the shortest lengths of unemployment' doesn't necessarily mean what it sounds like. It could just mean that people who find work quickly are more likely to report positive experiences, while people who struggle longer might not participate in surveys or share their stories as much.
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Theodore Nelson
•Plus companies and government agencies have incentives to promote statistics that make the system look like it's working well.
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Ryder Greene
•Good point about selection bias in the data. The people willing to talk about unemployment might not be representative of everyone's experience.
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Ellie Simpson
Bottom line - don't let statistics or other people's timelines stress you out. Focus on finding work that's actually worth your time and skills. You'll get there.
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Arjun Kurti
•That's what this community is for! Good luck with your search.
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Raúl Mora
•keep us updated on how it goes!
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