Unemployment Income Will Fall as Much as 64% if Congress Doesn't Act

Unemployment Income Will Fall as Much as 64% if Congress Doesn't Act

In fact, the country is facing an unemployment rate of 11.1% right now, which is nearly a record high. If that happens, unemployed workers could see their income fall to the average benefit states provide -- which would mean a drop of just over 64% compared with the expanded benefit. Unemployment benefits help out those who are out of a job, but they typically don't provide a ton of money.