garnishing unemployment insurance wages

I was laid off in May 2008, with at least 200 other UAW brothers and sisters. We were paid our vac. and personel days in one lump sum, before lay off. In Nov. 2008 I was told by unemployment that my wages would be garnished. Jan. I recieved no unemployment. I know have to file an appeal. I recieved my notice today Thur. Jan. 8 and I have until Jan. 15 to file, that leaves me 5 days. My question is : Out of over 200 workers who did the same thing . I am one who got audited ( I think 1 or 2 more did too, but they filled out their paper work wrong) . Is there any thing I can do?? Or I should now before I file this appeal. My company wrote a letter to unemployment and my union said they can't do anything. I'm a single Mom and they are garnishing my unemployment for 4 or more weeks.for vacation pay that I worked 15 yrs. to recieve!! Help Please !