By: Aicha Diakhaby, Kareem Ajenifuja, Jerrick Broome

 When FDR had taken the oath for office, unemployment had risen from 8 to 15 million.  This depression was worldwide. No other country except Germany reached so high a percentage of unemployed.  In 1932 Harlem had an unemployment rate of 50%.  Property owned by African Americans in 1935 fell from 30% to 5%.

 In 1933 millions of Americans were out of work, so the CCC was an early step for unemployed men.  Hired men ages  These men were paid $30 a month.  Run in military – style. Two million men took part during the decade

 Duties of the CCC were called Conservation projects. These men:  Planted trees to combat soil and maintain national forest.  Elimination of stream pollution.  Creating fish and bird sanctuaries  Conserving coal, petroleum, shale gas, sodium and helium deposits.

 Unemployment: The state of being unemployed or not having a job.  Unemployment Benefits: Payments made by the state or other authorized bodies to unemployed people. Another name for Unemployment Benefits is Unemployment Insurance.

 They are intended to provide back up for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.  Materials needed when you file:  Address  Social Security Number  ID (passport, license, etc.)  Employment History  Reason for the loss of your job

 Disqualification:  Going to school full time  Dismissed due to misconduct  If you quit  Age  Disqualifications vary with each state.

 How much & how long?  This is based on an individuals earnings in the base period. The checks usually range from $41 to $476.  The period ranges from 13 to 26 weeks but benefits can be extended by NC during time of high unemployment or other special circumstances.

 It generally takes about 2 to 3 weeks to get your first check after you file. You receive payments either weekly or biweekly.  Ways to receive unemployment checks:  Direct Deposit: Deposited directly into your savings / checking accounts  Special Debit Cards: Similar to a regular debit card

 Even though you filed for unemployment compensation and are approved does not mean you automatically get money. You must take steps to officially request your payment benefits.  How it works: Once weekly or once biweekly you will be required to request your benefits payment. (Can be on the phone / online)  Each time you request your payments you must be approved before any money is deposited.

 Expect to answer a series of questions such as  Have you been available to work?  Have you worked any hours?  Have you earned any extra money for the week or weeks you’ve requested payment?  Have you returned to full time work?

 Interviewed small businesses  Interviewed unemployed black males  Created webpage  Made flyer

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