According to the recently released NELP report, 102,000 jobless Wisconsin workers will lose their unemployment compensation within the next month. The people of Wisconsin will be impacted by the loss of unemployment compensation, flooding local aid agencies with requests for aid and support.

The most frustrating part of applying for assistance in Wisconsin is trying to navigate through endless phone trees without being able to talk to someone. Most people don’t understand unemployment benefits, but they still need help with rent and food while looking for work.  It’s important for people to keep a positive attitude despite the high unemployment in order to find work.  Read more... (Wisconsin may lose Unemployment benefits )