The number of unemployment claims was the lowest since October, when 414,000 people sought benefits, the department said.

Some union officials think their job is to seek better benefits, not broad social change.

Under the settlement, claimants would have two main ways to seek benefits.

But to those who sought such benefits as it offered, they were worth all the difficulty in securing them.

The three unions are seeking higher wages and expanded benefits.

He also promised to seek full medical benefits and pensions for members at age 55.

They're seeking options and benefits that give them peace of mind.

State workers who do not report illegal immigrants seeking benefits could face charges.

Other countries, such as the United States, focus on the objective characteristics of the party seeking benefits.

When people seek benefits under one program, some states check automatically to see if they qualify for the others.