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UI Week #37
ending 09/13/08
2008 2007
Initial Claims 9,883 7,236
Weekly Claims 71,448 54,510
Total Dollars Paid $22,728,619 $12,320,497

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August Unemployment Rates (seasonally adjusted)
WI 5.1%   US 6.1%

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The Unemployment Insurance program is funded by employer contributions and provides temporary economic assistance to Wisconsin's eligible workers.


Updated September 18, 2008
Division of Unemployment Insurance
Content Contact: Unemployment Insurance Staff



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