- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- News release (Georgia Department of Labor)
- Title:
- News release, Dec. 13, 2001
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Labor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Labor.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Labor, 2001-12-13
- Date of Original:
- 2001-12-13
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Labor--Periodicals
Labor--Georgia--Periodicals - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
Each issue also has a distinctive theme title - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L200 .P1 N45 2001/12-13
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2001-s12-h13-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bl200-b-pp1-bn45-b2001-s12-h13-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
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Georgia Department of Labor - Press Release
Georgia Department of
Labor
Suite 642 148 International Boulevard N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1751 (404)656-3032
December 13, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MORE GEORGIANS RELY ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that 92,298 Georgians drew unemployment insurance benefits in November. That total represents an increase in recipients of 80 percent over November of 2000 when 51,368 drew benefits. In October, 88,664 laid-off workers received benefits. In a related development, approximately 64,000 claimants have exhausted all benefits so far this year.
"These numbers clearly show that Congress must act quickly to approve an economic stimulus package with provisions that address the needs of our unemployed," said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. "Today, many more people are relying on unemployment insurance benefits and for longer periods of time. In addition, tens of thousands of Georgians have exhausted their benefits without finding a job. I repeat, Congress must act quickly to help these people and stimulate the economy."
While recipients may draw up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits, the average recipient in Georgia drew benefits for 9.8 weeks in November, up from 8.8 weeks at this same time last year. The maximum weekly benefit amount is $284, while the average check is $226.
Unemployment insurance claims that have been filed in the past year have come across the board in manufacturing, construction, trade and other services.
In November, 61,649 Georgians filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance benefits, up 19,748, or 47 percent, from November of last year. The seven metro areas of the state and their changes in initial claims over the past 12 months are as follows:
q Albany, up 105, or 18 percent, from 592 to 697.
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q Athens, up 271, or 80 percent, from 341 to 612. q Atlanta, up 12,960, or 130 percent, from 9,985 to 22,945. q Augusta, up 666, or 62 percent, from 1,068 to 1,734. q Columbus, up 713, or 78 percent, from 917 to 1,630. q Macon, down 1,548, or 59 percent, from 2,642 to 1,094. q Savannah, up 176, or 16 percent, from 1,078 to 1,254.
The Georgia Department of Labor's Web site at www.dol.state.ga.us offers extensive information about careers, job openings, and labor market data.
MSA and county breakdown of claims data
NEWS MEDIA NEEDING MORE INFORMATION MAY CALL (404) 656-3032.
E-mail: communications@dol.state.ga.us.
FY-02-313
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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