Money Another 1.9 million workers seek jobless benefits as layoffs persist even as states reopen economies June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Another 1.9 million workers seek jobless benefits as layoffs persist even as states reopen economies 1.9 million workers file for unemployment even as states begin letting businesses reopen after coronavirus shutdowns. Claims are a gauge of layoffs.