Stories from coronavirus layoff victims

30 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last six weeks, as the pandemic ground the U.S. economy to a halt. Scott Pelley met a few of the many who are trying to get back on their feet.

• May 3, 2020

Nearly 30% of Hawaii's workforce filed jobless claims. Here's a state-by-state breakdown.

No state has been left untouched by the jobless crisis, but some have been hit much harder than others.

• May 2, 2020

Americans made jobless by the pandemic

60 Minutes meets with some of the 30 million American economic victims of the pandemic, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT

• May 1, 2020
• 0:29

Americans made jobless by the coronavirus pandemic

60 Minutes reports on some of the 30 million American economic victims of the pandemic, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT

• May 1, 2020

30 million people have lost their jobs in just 6 weeks

The number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment remains at "unthinkable" levels, experts say.

• May 1, 2020

As jobless claims soar, millions still await first checks

Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota and South Carolina taking longest to connect the jobless to their jobless aid.

• May 1, 2020

Trump administration launches "Operation Warp Speed"

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is launching "Operation Warp Speed," which will speed up the development and distribution of a potential coronavirus vaccine. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller discusses the announcement and the rest of the day's political headlines.

• Apr 30, 2020
• 10:33

Another 3.8 million file for unemployment

The latest jobs report shows an additional 3.8 million people filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total to 30.3 million people without jobs. Frances Stacy, Optimal Capital's director of portfolio strategy, joined CBSN to explain what these new numbers mean and if it's too late for the U.S. to make a V-shaped recovery.

• Apr 30, 2020
• 8:38

Millions struggle amid delays in stimulus and unemployment

Jessa Lewis, a self-employed single mom, is about to be three months behind in rent.

• Apr 28, 2020

Furloughed due to the virus? Here's what you need to know

Millions of workers are now in limbo as the outbreak freezes business across the U.S.

• Apr 27, 2020

As unemployment soars, here's who is taking biggest hits

As the coronavirus spreads, up to a quarter of U.S. workers have applied for jobless aid in the worst-off states.

• Apr 27, 2020

Expert advice on how to enter the workforce altered by coronavirus

One career counselor says now more than ever, finding work is about tailoring the skills you already have to the jobs that are available.

• Apr 26, 2020

Unemployment backlog hurting millions

As an unprecedented 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just five weeks, the claims system cannot handle the surge of applications. The backlog is exacerbating financial insecurity for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs. Optimal Capital market analyst Frances Stacy joins CBSN to discuss the dire economic situation.

• Apr 25, 2020
• 7:25

U.S. unemployment rate will reach 16% this year, CBO says

Battered economy is dealing with a shock "the likes of which it has never seen," analysts say.

• Apr 24, 2020

Self-employed workers get unemployment? Good luck with that

"It is terrifying," one freelancer said of seeing her income plummet while struggling to enroll for jobless benefits.

• Apr 24, 2020

1 in 6 Americans has lost their job in coronavirus pandemic

About 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the fallout from the pandemic continued.

• Apr 23, 2020

Navigating being furloughed or laid off

Another 4.4 million Americans filed initial jobless claims last week. Millions of furloughed and laid-off workers are concerned about their jobs and the overall employment landscape amid the coronavirus crisis. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to discuss how to navigate the uncertainty.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 4:42

Publix buying excess food to make donations to food banks

Farmers around the U.S. have been forced to dump milk​ and destroy produce as schools, restaurants and other institutions remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic​.

• Apr 22, 2020

Uber, Lyft drivers say companies block unemployment benefits

Nearly a month after Congress expanded jobless aid to cover them, drivers say they're still waiting for help.

• Apr 21, 2020

Americans worry federal stimulus checks won't last long

"I'm grateful for it, but $1,200 — I'm not sure if it covers much," said one person who has received the payment.

• Apr 21, 2020

Food banks see surging demand across U.S. amid coronavirus crisis

An estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day.

• Apr 18, 2020

Millions still waiting for unemployment checks

As more than 22 million Americans line up for unemployment benefits, nearly a third haven't even gotten first check yet.

• Apr 16, 2020

Roughly 1 in 7 U.S. workers are now jobless

Roughly 1 in 7 workers is now jobless as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered large portions of the U.S. economy.

• Apr 16, 2020

If coronavirus kills one person's income, the ripple effects persist

With so many Americans out of work and stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic, very few are spending money like they used to.

• Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus recession is either here or on its way, economists say

The rapidly unfolding economic downturn will be different than past global contractions, experts believe.

• Apr 13, 2020

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