Families (TANF) become jobless, apply for and receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, and participate in publicly funded … employment services are used by one-quarter of newly jobless TANF leavers. Among UI applicants, more than 75 percent use public … employment services whether they receive UI benefits or not, while only 14 percent of newly jobless TANF leavers who do not apply …

poverty. The report examines the role that policy can play, particularly with economic policies, employment programmes …, enterprise development, social protection and social dialogue. It also discusses the role of international labour standards … boxes -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- Part I. Jobs and earnings of the poor -- 1. Poverty and the world of work: A …