Michigan House and Senate expand unemployment benefits

[Johnny2X2X]

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/12/12/bill-increasing-unemployment-benefits-passes-michigan-house/?outputType=amp

Been stuck at a max of $362 a week for decades. This moves it to $614 a week over time. Also expands it from 20 to 26 weeks maximum.

This is amazing. It will still be based on your income. But for people making more money, getting laid off has basically been a financial catastrophe unless you can find a job immediately. This give people a little more of a buffer.

Long overdue! This is what Democratic leadership can do for workers. This will prevent so much hardship and heart ache and give people a fighting chance if they become jobless.