Laid Off & Left Out: America's Workers Deserve Better.

An article from Unemployedworkers.org

Dear Friends-

As you may know, last night the Senate passed H.R. 4691, extending unemployment benefits through April 5 in a 78-19 vote. President Obama has already signed the bill, putting the 30 day extension into effect. We urge you to continue to certify for your benefits. From what we have heard, there should be minimal delays in getting back onto the EUC program, as the lapse in benefits was relatively short.

Additionally, we are pleased to report that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is already planning to call on Congress to extend benefits through the end of the year. Hopefully they have realized that not doing so will continue to cause further interruptions to benefit payments that are a lifeline in times where long-term unemployment continues at staggering levels.

We will touch base with you soon on the next steps in the campaign. In the mean time, be sure to check our blog daily for the most recent updates, our ask the expert page for answers to frequently asked benefit questions, and consider sharing your story and becoming a Media Spokesperson to help get the word out about the dire need for extended benefits through 2010.

Lastly, we want you to know that all of your efforts are greatly appreciated; you are an invaluable asset in the fight for unemployment benefits and this extension would not have happened without your efforts! Be sure to check our blog daily for the most recent updates on the campaign.

Your friends at unemployedworkers.org,

Andy, Andriette, Tiphany, Christine, Maurice, Judy and Rick