Graphs
Initial Claims  
This graph illustrates the rise in the actual number of Initial Claims over time (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09
UI Claims, a Historical Perspective  
This graph examines the historical rise in UI claims in relation to the size of the total labor force for the same period (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09
UI Benefits  
This graph illustrates how, on average, state UI benefits have decreased as workers' wages have increased (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09
UI Taxes  
This graph illustrates how, on average, state tax rates have decreased as workers' wages have increased (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09
Federal UI Administrative Funding to States  
This graph illustrates the shortfalls in UI Administrative funding over time. A NASWA analysis reveals Unemployment Insurance Administration has been underfunded by more than $3 billion for the last six fiscal years combined.
Posted 2/5/09
Federal Loans to States in Actual Dollars  
This graph displays the actual dollar amounts of outstanding federal loans to states (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09
Federal Loans to States in Current Dollars  
This graph provides a relative view of federal loans to states by adjusting loan amounts to current dollars (1970-2008).
Posted 2/5/09