View: Trends in Duration of U.S. Unemployment

In June of 1983, the percentage of those unemployed 27 weeks or longer peaked at 26%. That is the only month prior to April of 2009 above the 25% mark. 

+ Starting April of 2009, every month has been above the 25% mark. 
+ Starting July of 2009, every month has been above the 30% mark. 
+ Starting December of 2009, every month has been above the 40% mark.