Union Strong Podcast: Unemployment Overhaul

The New York State Department of Labor is about to launch a major upgrade to unemployment services that will affect everyone currently collecting unemployment and new filers. It’s the largest unemployment insurance system overhaul in US history, and it’s happening in just a few days.

Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon was recently a guest to explain on the New York State AFL-CIO's Union Strong podcast to explain what is happening, why it’s happening, and what it means for those dependent on unemployment insurance benefits. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!