Michigan's unemployment claims have raised to 108,000, up from the usual 5,000

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Last week, Michiganders filed 108,710 unemployment claims, a 2,100% surge from the 5,000 claims that the department normally anticipates, and far more than any period in recent history.

Labor director asks for patience as Michigan jobless claims surge past 108,000

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Also, nearly 700,000 across 17 states.