Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Unemployment benefits in canton Vaud for jobless workers over age 30 will be extended from 400 to 520 days in canton Vaud, from 1 December 2009 to 31 May 2010, the federal goverenment announced Wednesday morning 11 November. The relatively high unemployment rate in the canton and the risk of long-term unemployment for older workers, coupled with a rate over 5 percent for six months has prompted Bern to step in. The canton will pay 20 percent of the cost.