More than 6,100 West Virginians could lose their unemployment benefits by the end of this year if the Governor and Legislature do not act to protect these vulnerable members of our society. Almost 4,000 will run out of benefits by the end of September. However, we have an opportunity to temporarily extend benefits to the working men and women of West Virginia while the federal Government will pay 100% of the tab.
West Virginia's unemployment rate has more than doubled in the last 7 months. We can provide additional help to jobless workers by taking advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and temporarily extend benefits for an additional 20 weeks.
These 20 additional weeks can mean the difference to our working families from foreclosure on their homes, repossession of their cars, telling the kids they won't be able to attend college this semester or "God Forbid", having a life threatening surgery or treatment of a disease postponed because the family can't afford it.
The Governor and the Legislature can and we should call for a special session to avert disaster for 6,100 West Virginians and their families. For more information you can click here and get the full story. http://www.wvpolicy.org/downloads/Extended_Benefits080409.pdf
Please tell your Senators and Delegates to support a special session and address the needs of our jobless miners, loggers, health care providers, and your neighbor.
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