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UI Week #40
ending 10/04/08
2008 2007
Initial Claims 12,848 9,219
Weekly Claims 65,743 51,033
Total Dollars Paid $21,906,316 $11,439,107

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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 26, 2008
Division of Unemployment Insurance
Content Contact: Unemployment Insurance Staff



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