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Marty Cantor discusses August unemployment numbers and unemployment benefits

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed, with employers adding the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.

News 12 Staff

Sep 4, 2020, 2:53 PM

Updated 1,789 days ago

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The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed, with employers adding the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
News 12's Danielle Campbell was joined by Marty Cantor to discuss the new unemployment numbers and unemployment benefits for those still out of work.