New York State AFL-CIO
10/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2026 08:35
Union Strong Podcast: Unemployment Services 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 is our guest to explain what is happening, why it's happening, and what it means for those dependent on unemployment insurance benefits.
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