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According to the Federal Government (in the Related Link below) as of February 2010 there were 14.9 million unemployed, or 9.7% of the available work force. This figure is understated by the number not seeking unemployment benefits, who have given up looking for jobs, newly entered in the work force (i.e. graduated students, etc.), the retired, etc.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe government will only acknowledge 13.9 million unemployed American .
See the Related Link below.
However, many of the unemployed have become invisible as long-term unemployment has taken hold and they have fallen out of sight.
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∙ 13y ago5.6 million as for October 2009. This is long term unemployment. The actual number of people not working is 15.3 million but this includes people that are not seeking gainful employment even though they are fit to work.
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How many people nationwide are out of work in the US?
If we add up all the unemployed, those working part-time but are looking for full-time work, and those who have given up looking for work we would find that over 24 million Americans are out of work or under employed.
What is the percentage of unemployed Americans?
The percentage of Americans that are currently unemployed is a little over 6 percent. This is one of the lowest rates in recent history.
How many people are unemployed in Spain?
lol 2,235,922
In percentage how many people were unemployed in 1963?
6.1 percent
How many people are unemployed and broke in the US?
14 million
How many Americans are unemployed due to not being able to read?
There are over 40 million unemployed and illiterate adults in the United States.
How many Americans were left unemployed as a result of World War 2?
1.9%
How many Americans were unemployed in March 1946?
According to numbers released only 1.9% of the population was unemployed. Again, these numbers are not accurate as many other things could account for unemployment.
How many Americans were unemployed after the great depression?
A lot, nearly the amount of men in your dad's bed
Why did so many unemployed Americans blame themselves during the great depression?
for failing to provide for their families
Why are some countries experiencing higher unemployment than others?
European Governments provide adequate Social Services for the unemployed meaning that Europeans have the option to remain unemployed for longer periods in the knowledge that they will receive financial help. In the US financial help for the unemployed is considerably less meaning that for many Americans being unemployed is not an option
How will Barack Obama help put unemployed Americans back to work?
He wont.
How many people nationwide are out of work in the US?
If we add up all the unemployed, those working part-time but are looking for full-time work, and those who have given up looking for work we would find that over 24 million Americans are out of work or under employed.
What did the angry Americans call the shanty towns built by the unemployed on the outskirts of the cities?
Hoovervilles
How many unemployed parents are in the US?
The population of the UK is the amount of unemployed parents
Why did unemployed Americans find it harder to survive in the 1980s?
The government cut welfare and aid programs.
How many Americans had no job during great depression?
15% to 20% or even higher in some areas
