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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

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In the week ending Oct. 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 478,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 498,000. It is estimated that the effects of Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana and the effects of Hurricane Ike in Texas added approximately 17,000 claims to the total. The 4-week moving average was 482,500, an increase of 8,250 from the previous week's revised average of 474,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.7 percent for the week ending Sept. 27, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.7 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Sept. 27 was 3,659,000, an increase of 56,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,603,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,563,250, an increase of 31,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,531,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 424,307 in the week ending Oct. 4, an increase of 32,092 from the previous week. There were 298,317 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent during the week ending Sept. 27, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,048,077, an increase of 29,101 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,112,935.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska and Rhode Island during the week ending Sept. 20.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,101 in the week ending Sept. 27, an increase of 13 from the prior week. There were 1,683 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 44 from the preceding week.

There were 13,325 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Sept. 20, a decrease of 404 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,170, an increase of 50 from the prior week.

States reported 1,067,077 persons claiming EUC (Emergency Unemployment Compensation) benefits for the week ending Sept. 20, a decrease of 364,677 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Sept. 20 were in Puerto Rico (4.7 percent), California (3.2), Michigan (3.2), Nevada (3.2), New Jersey (3.1), Oregon (3.1), South Carolina (3.0), Pennsylvania (2.9), Rhode Island (2.8), Arkansas (2.7), and North Carolina (2.7).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Sept. 27 were in Texas (+13,538), Kentucky (+3,680), Mississippi (+1,505), Washington (+924), and New York (+782), while the largest decreases were in Louisiana (-17,816), Florida (-6,853), Michigan (-1,559), Ohio (-1,490), and Puerto Rico (-814).

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 390,837 in the week ending Sept. 27, a decrease of 7,233 from the previous week. There were 255,431 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent during the week ending Sept. 20, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,009,578, a decrease of 5,296 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,140,701.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska and Rhode Island during the week ending Sept. 13.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,088 in the week ending Sept. 20, an increase of 11 from the prior week. There were 1,639 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 190 from the preceding week.

There were 13,729 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Sept. 13, an increase of 342 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,120, an increase of 199 from the prior week.

States reported 1,431,754 persons claiming EUC (Emergency Unemployment Compensation) benefits for the week ending Sept. 13, an increase of 374,830 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Sept. 13 were in Puerto Rico (5.2 percent), Michigan (3.3), California (3.2), New Jersey (3.2), Oregon (3.2), Nevada (3.1), Pennsylvania (3.0), South Carolina (3.0), Rhode Island (2.8), and Arkansas (2.7).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Sept. 20 were in Texas (+22,235), Louisiana (+9,671), Washington (+2,407), Michigan (+1,640), and Ohio (+1,426), while the largest decreases were in Kansas (-3,223), South Carolina (-2,730), North Carolina (-2,617), New York (-1,973), and Tennessee (-1,593).

In the week ending Aug. 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, an increase of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 429,000. The 4-week moving average was 438,000, a decrease of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average of 441,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent for the week ending Aug. 23, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.6 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 23 was 3,435,000, an increase of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,429,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,400,250, an increase of 33,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,367,000.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 3.006 million.

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The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 353,501 in the week ending Aug. 30, an increase of 8,374 from the previous week. There were 257,454 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent during the week ending Aug. 23, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,125,951, a decrease of 49,055 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.8 percent and the volume was 2,353,210.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska and Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 16.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,020 in the week ending Aug. 23, a decrease of 41 from the prior week. There were 1,737 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 32 from the preceding week.

There were 14,263 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Aug. 16, an increase of 639 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,621, an increase of 238 from the prior week.

States reported 1,394,749 persons claiming EUC (Emergency Unemployment Compensation) benefits for the week ending Aug. 16, a decrease of 384,050 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Aug. 16 were in Puerto Rico (5.3 percent), Michigan (3.6), New Jersey (3.5), Rhode Island (3.4), California (3.3), Pennsylvania (3.3), Oregon (3.2), Connecticut (3.1), Nevada (3.1), and South Carolina (3.1).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Aug. 23 were in Texas (+2,072), Wisconsin (+1,883), New York (+1,488), Alabama (+1,168), and Michigan (+874), while the largest decreases were in Georgia (-2,229), Pennsylvania (-1,632), North Carolina (-1,551), Iowa (-1,485), and Missouri(-1,230).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

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In the week ending Aug. 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 425,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 435,000. The 4-week moving average was 440,250, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 446,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent for the week ending Aug. 16, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.5 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Aug. 16 was 3,423,000, an increase of 64,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,359,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,365,500, an increase of 36,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,329,250.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.994 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 341,781 in the week ending Aug.23, a decrease of 1,388 from the previous week. There were 266,179 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent during the week ending Aug. 16, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,169,957, an increase of 9,347 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.8 percent and the volume was 2,369,648.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska and Rhode Island during the week ending Aug. 9.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,061 in the week ending Aug. 16, a decrease of 90 from the prior week. There were 1,705 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 21 from the preceding week.

There were 13,624 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Aug. 9, a decrease of 505 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,383, an increase of 462 from the prior week.

States reported 980,695 persons claiming EUC (Emergency Unemployment Compensation) benefits for the week ending Aug. 9, a decrease of 313,633 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Aug. 9 were in Puerto Rico (4.9 percent), New Jersey (3.4), Michigan (3.3), Pennsylvania (3.3), Rhode Island (3.3), California (3.2), Massachusetts (3.2), Oregon (3.2), Nevada (3.1), and South Carolina (3.1).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Aug. 16 were in Florida (+932), Iowa (+657), Missouri (+567), Puerto Rico (+560), and Oklahoma (+403), while the largest decreases were in California (-7,862), Illinois (-3,546), Ohio (-3,410), Georgia (-2,903), and New York (-2,178).

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending July 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 448,000, an increase of 44,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 404,000. The 4-week moving average was 393,000, an increase of 11,000 from the previous week's revised average of 382,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent for the week ending July 19, an increase of 0.2 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 19 was 3,282,000, an increase of 185,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,097,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,174,500, an increase of 42,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,131,750.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.957 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 375,627 in the week ending July 26, a decrease of 36,898 from the previous week. There were 257,426 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent during the week ending July 19, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,213,405, an increase of 48,639 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.9 percent and the volume was 2,463,232.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska during the week ending July 12.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,434 in the week ending July 19, a decrease of 347 from the prior week. There were 1,706 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 149 from the preceding week.

There were 12,790 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending July 12, an increase of 162 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,538, an increase of 487 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending July 12 were in Puerto Rico (5.0 percent), Michigan (3.7), New Jersey (3.4), Rhode Island (3.4), Pennsylvania (3.3), Oregon (3.2), Wisconsin (3.2), California (3.1), Connecticut (2.9), Massachusetts (2.9), and Nevada (2.9).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending July 19 were in Florida (+4,178), Wisconsin (+2,982), Louisiana (+1,212), Illinois (+1,206), and Texas (+1,162), while the largest decreases were in New York (-20,450), Michigan (-6,598), Missouri (-5,065), Pennsylvania (-4,696), and Georgia(-4,347)

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

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In the week ending July 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 406,000, an increase of 34,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 372,000. The 4-week moving average was 382,500, an increase of 4,500 from the previous week's revised average of 378,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending July 12, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 12 was 3,107,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,116,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,134,250, a decrease of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,141,250.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.940 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 414,249 in the week ending July 19, a decrease of 70,056 from the previous week. There were 298,366 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent during the week ending July 12, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,174,895, an increase of 56,111 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,588,709.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska during the week ending July 5.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,774 in the week ending July 12, an increase of 372 from the prior week. There were 1,845 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 467 from the preceding week.

There were 12,610 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending July 5, an increase of 1,146 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,050, an increase of 1,055 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending July 5 were in Puerto Rico (4.8 percent), New Jersey (3.4), Oregon (3.4), Rhode Island (3.4), Michigan (3.3), Pennsylvania (3.3), California (3.1), Massachusetts (3.0), Connecticut (2.9), Nevada (2.9), South Carolina (2.9), and Wisconsin (2.9).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending July 12 were in New York (+13,909), California (+9,416), North Carolina (+9,344), Tennessee (+8,522), and Georgia (+7,000), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-4,571), New Jersey (-1,835), Kentucky (-1,724), Rhode Island(-1,266), and Massachusetts (-919).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending July 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 366,000, an increase of 18,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 348,000. The 4-week moving average was 376,500, a decrease of 4,500 from the previous week's revised average of 381,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending July 5, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending July 5 was 3,122,000, a decrease of 81,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,203,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,142,750, an increase of 16,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,126,250.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.934 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 475,954 in the week ending July 12, an increase of 74,349 from the previous week. There were 383,839 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent during the week ending July 5, an increase of 0.2 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,125,165, an increase of 267,660 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,581,098.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska during the week ending June 28.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,394 in the week ending July 5, a decrease of 29 from the prior week. There were 1,362 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 251 from the preceding week.

There were 11,460 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending June 28, a decrease of 260 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,021, a decrease of 196 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending June 28 were in Puerto Rico (4.9 percent), Pennsylvania (3.2), Rhode Island (3.2), New Jersey (3.1), Alaska (3.0), Oregon (3.0), Michigan (2.9), California (2.8), Connecticut (2.8), Massachusetts (2.8), and Nevada (2.8).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending July 5 were in Michigan (+20,085), Ohio (+6,993), Wisconsin (+5,854), New York (+5,715), and Indiana (+3,711), while the largest decreases were in New Jersey (-5,765), California (-4,578), Massachusetts (-3,668), Texas (-2,356), and Florida(-1,762).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending June 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 404,000, an increase of 16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 388,000. The 4-week moving average was 390,500, an increase of 11,250 from the previous week's revised average of 379,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending June 21, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 21 was 3,116,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,135,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,110,750, an increase of 8,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,102,000.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.913 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 368,876 in the week ending June 28, an increase of 10,503 from the previous week. There were 300,348 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending June 21, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,860,521, an increase of 7,792 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.8 percent and the volume was 2,353,893.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska during the week ending June 14.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,371 in the week ending June 21, an increase of 143 from the prior week. There were 1,507 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 16 from the preceding week.

There were 11,108 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending June 14, a decrease of 121 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,619, an increase of 440 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending June 14 were in Puerto Rico (4.5 percent), Alaska (3.3), Oregon (3.1), California (3.0), Michigan (3.0), Pennsylvania (3.0), New Jersey (2.8), Nevada (2.7), Rhode Island (2.7), Arkansas (2.6), and South Carolina (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending June 21 were in New Jersey (+6,998), California (+5,055), Iowa (+3,085), Massachusetts (+2,622), and Connecticut (+1,356), while the largest decreases were in Pennsylvania (-3,455), Ohio (-1,700), Illinois (-1,446), Alabama (-1,430), and North Carolina (-1,409).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending June 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 384,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised figure of 384,000. The 4-week moving average was 378,250, an increase of 2,250 from the previous week's revised average of 376,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent for the week ending June 14, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 14 was 3,139,000, an increase of 82,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,057,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,103,250, an increase of 7,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,095,750.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.909 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 354,777 in the week ending June 21, an increase of 5,577 from the previous week. There were 292,583 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending June 14, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,856,654, an increase of 56,815 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,278,797.

Extended benefits were available in Alaska during the week ending June 7.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,218 in the week ending June 14, an increase of 46 from the prior week. There were 1,481 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 132 from the preceding week.

There were 11,218 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending June 7, an increase of 374 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,171, a decrease of 722 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending June 7 were in Puerto Rico (4.4 percent), Alaska (3.2), Oregon (3.1), Michigan (3.0), California (2.9), Pennsylvania (2.9), New Jersey (2.8), Rhode Island (2.8), Nevada (2.7), and Arkansas (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending June 14 were in Pennsylvania (+4,284), Wisconsin (+1,783), Michigan (+1,320), Florida (+1,258), and Maryland (+1,225), while the largest decreases were in Kentucky (-5,090), Georgia (-5,083), Missouri (-2,753), Texas (-2,664), and New York (-2,379).

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending June 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 381,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 386,000. The 4-week moving average was 375,250, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average of 372,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending June 7, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.4 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending June 7 was 3,060,000, a decrease of 76,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,136,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,096,500, a decrease of 2,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,098,500.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.900 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 346,679 in the week ending June 14, a decrease of 26,208 from the previous week. There were 290,951 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending June 7, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,803,210, a decrease of 25,417 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,298,047.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending May 31.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,168 in the week ending June 7, an increase of 11 from the prior week. There were 1,596 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 480 from the preceding week.

There were 10,835 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending May 31, an increase of 183 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,892, an increase of 543 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending May 31 were in Puerto Rico (4.0 percent), Alaska (3.4), Oregon (3.2), California (3.1), Michigan (3.0), Pennsylvania (2.9), New Jersey (2.8), Rhode Island (2.8), Arkansas (2.7), and Nevada (2.7).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending June 7 were in California (+10,778), Florida (+6,164), Pennsylvania (+5,762), Georgia (+5,452), and Kentucky (+4,966), while the largest decreases were in Wisconsin (-1,382), Mississippi (-557), Alabama (-526), Vermont (-370), and Kansas (-251).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending June 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 384,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 359,000. The 4-week moving average was 371,500, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 369,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.4 percent for the week ending May 31, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 31 was 3,139,000, an increase of 58,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,081,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,099,250, an increase of 16,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,082,750.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.882 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 370,711 in the week ending June 7, an increase of 69,715 from the previous week. There were 302,368 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending May 31, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,831,583, an increase of 73,670 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,267,710.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending May 24.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,145 in the week ending May 31, an increase of 208 from the prior week. There were 1,107 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 241 from the preceding week.

There were 10,653 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending May 24, an increase of 70 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,348, a decrease of 567 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending May 24 were in Puerto Rico (4.1 percent), Alaska (3.4), Michigan (3.4), Oregon (3.0), Pennsylvania (3.0), California (2.8), New Jersey (2.8), Rhode Island (2.8), Arkansas (2.6), and Nevada (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending May 31 were in Texas (+1,010), Oregon (+696), Tennessee (+521), Indiana (+500), and Alabama (+485), while the largest decreases were in California (-4,751), Michigan (-4,129), Florida (-2,657), Ohio (-2,272), and Pennsylvania (-2,100).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending May 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 357,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 368,500, a decrease of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 371,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending May 24, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 24 was 3,093,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,109,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,085,750, an increase of 15,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,070,500.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.883 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 299,405 in the week ending May 31, a decrease of 27,271 from the previous week. There were 263,527 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending May 24, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,768,287, a decrease of 39,217 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,261,581.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending May 17.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 932 in the week ending May 24, a decrease of 60 from the prior week. There were 1,343 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 33 from the preceding week.

There were 10,193 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending May 17, a decrease of 1,313 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 19,189, a decrease of 1,070 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending May 17 were in Puerto Rico (4.3 percent), Alaska (3.7), Michigan (3.5), Oregon (3.1), California (3.0), Pennsylvania (2.9), New Jersey (2.8), Rhode Island (2.8), Nevada (2.7), and Arkansas (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending May 24 were in Ohio (+2,390), Mississippi (+2,028), Kentucky (+1,522), Iowa (+1,467), and Georgia (+1,165), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-1,880), Pennsylvania (-1,120), Florida (-1,093), South Carolina (-1,081), and North Carolina (-1,028).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending May 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 372,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 368,000. The 4-week moving average was 370,500, a decrease of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 373,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending May 17, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 17 was 3,104,000, an increase of 36,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,068,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,069,250, an increase of 18,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,050,750.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2.873 million.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 323,971 in the week ending May 24, an increase of 4,430 from the previous week. There were 273,397 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending May 17, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,803,105, a decrease of 44,404 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,231,139.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending May 10.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 966 in the week ending May 17, an increase of 190 from the prior week. There were 1,372 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 85 from the preceding week.

There were 11,510 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending May 10, an increase of 339 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,257, a decrease of 28 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending May 10 were in Puerto Rico (4.1 percent), Alaska (3.8), Michigan (3.6), California (3.2), Oregon (3.1), Pennsylvania (3.0), Rhode Island (2.9), New Jersey (2.8), Nevada (2.7), and Wisconsin (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending May 17 were in Pennsylvania (+1,695), Missouri (+1,192), South Carolina (+1,045), Indiana (+919), and Kentucky (+811), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-3,898), North Carolina (-2,610), Georgia (-1,537), New York (-1,421), and Louisiana (-1,333).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending May 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 365,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 374,000. The 4-week moving average was 372,250, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised average of 367,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending May 10, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 10 was 3,073,000, unchanged from the preceding week's revised level of 3,073,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,052,000, an increase of 31,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,020,250.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2,848,932.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 317,542 in the week ending May 17, a decrease of 7,867 from the previous week. There were 270,446 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending May 10, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,851,525, an increase of 5,506 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.8 percent and the volume was 2,329,671.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending May 3.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 775 in the week ending May 10, a decrease of 148 from the prior week. There were 1,443 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 57 from the preceding week.

There were 11,168 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending May 3, a decrease of 1,104 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,281, a decrease of 666 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending May 3 were in Puerto Rico (4.1 percent), Alaska (4.0), Michigan (3.5), Oregon (3.3), California (3.0), New Jersey (2.9), Pennsylvania (2.9), Rhode Island (2.9), Nevada (2.8), Vermont (2.7), and Wisconsin (2.7).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending May 10 were in Michigan (+6,637), North Carolina (+3,344), Georgia (+2,202), Mississippi (+1,804), and Louisiana (+1,489), while the largest decreases were in New York (-15,244), Kentucky (-4,391), Wisconsin (-1,514), Pennsylvania (-1,149), and Oregon (-1,144).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending May 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 371,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 365,000. The 4-week moving average was 365,750, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised average of 366,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending May 3, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 3 was 3,060,000, an increase of 28,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,032,000. The 4-week moving average was 3,017,000, an increase of 15,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 3,001,750.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2,838,249.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 322,942 in the week ending May 10, a decrease of 10,087 from the previous week. There were 258,516 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending May 3, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,833,473, a decrease of 123,173 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7 percent and the volume was 2,290,364.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending April 26.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 911 in the week ending May 3, an increase of 47 from the prior week. There were 1,370 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 26 from the preceding week.

There were 12,271 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending April 26, an increase of 485 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,947, a decrease of 338 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending April 26 were in Puerto Rico (4.3 percent), Alaska (4.2), Michigan (3.9), Oregon (3.3), California (3.1), Rhode Island (3.1), New Jersey (3.0), Pennsylvania (3.0), Vermont (3.0), and Wisconsin (2.9).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending May 3 were in New York (+11,414), Pennsylvania (+2,716), Wisconsin (+1,023), Virginia (+784), and Illinois (+781), while the largest decreases were in Massachusetts (-5,027), New Jersey (-3,259), Georgia (-2,935), Oregon (-2,011), and Michigan (-1,939).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending May 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 365,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 383,000. The 4-week moving average was 367,000, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week's revised average of 364,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending April 26, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.3 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 26 was 3,020,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 3,030,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,998,750, an increase of 16,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,982,000.

The fiscal year-to-date average for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment for all programs is 2,828,234.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 332,984 in the week ending May 3, a decrease of 5,422 from the previous week. There were 274,801 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent during the week ending April 26, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,944,507, a decrease of 42,895 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.9 percent and the volume was 2,451,671.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending April 19.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 862 in the week ending April 26, a decrease of 48 from the prior week. There were 1,392 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 23 from the preceding week.

There were 11,785 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending April 19, a decrease of 1,531 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,281, an increase of 276 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending April 19 were in Puerto Rico (5.1 percent), Alaska (4.3), Michigan (3.9), Rhode Island (3.5), Oregon (3.3), California (3.2), Vermont (3.2), Pennsylvania (3.1), New Jersey (3.0), and Wisconsin (3.0).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending April 26 were in Massachusetts (+5,591), New York (+4,648), Kentucky (+3,776), New Jersey (+3,521), and Michigan (+3,238), while the largest decreases were in Texas (-3,373), Rhode Island (-1,835), California (-1,689), Pennsylvania (-1,597), and Connecticut (-1,423).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending April 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 380,000, an increase of 35,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 345,000. The 4-week moving average was 363,750, a decrease of 6,500 from the previous week's revised average of 370,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending April 19, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.2 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 19 was 3,019,000, an increase of 74,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,945,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,979,000, an increase of 16,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,962,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 336,344 in the week ending April 26, an increase of 8,158 from the previous week. There were 267,672 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent during the week ending April 19, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,976,512, a decrease of 77,579 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.9 percent and the volume was 2,448,102.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending April 12.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 908 in the week ending April 19, a decrease of 113 from the prior week. There were 1,410 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 73 from the preceding week.

There were 13,297 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending April 12, an increase of 691 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 20,997, a decrease of 591 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending April 12 were in Michigan (4.4 percent), Alaska (4.3), Oregon (3.3), Pennsylvania (3.3), Rhode Island (3.3), Wisconsin (3.3), California (3.2), Vermont (3.2), New Jersey (3.1), and Puerto Rico (3.1).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending April 19 were in Connecticut (+2,886), Texas (+1,937), Rhode Island (+1,779), Vermont (+336), and South Carolina (+302), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-8,102), California (-5,130), North Carolina (-4,704), Florida (-3,278), and Pennsylvania (-2,644).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending April 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 342,000, a decrease of 33,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 369,500, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week's revised average of 376,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent for the week ending April 12, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.2 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 12 was 2,934,000, a decrease of 65,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,999,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,959,500, an increase of 20,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,939,000.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 325,867 in the week ending April 19, a decrease of 44,935 from the previous week. There were 303,984 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent during the week ending April 12, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,042,587, a decrease of 46,373 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,634,301.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending April 5.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,020 in the week ending April 12, an increase of 96 from the prior week. There were 1,478 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 86 from the preceding week.

There were 12,601 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending April 5, a decrease of 1,811 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,588, an increase of 26 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending April 5 were in Michigan (4.2 percent), Puerto Rico (4.2), Alaska (4.1), Rhode Island (3.5), Wisconsin (3.5), Oregon (3.3), Pennsylvania (3.3), Vermont (3.3), New Jersey (3.2), California (3.1), Idaho (3.0), and Massachusetts (3.0).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending April 12 were in California (+8,791), Florida (+4,281), Michigan (+2,943), North Carolina (+2,415), and Puerto Rico (+1,452), while the largest decreases were in Kentucky (-2,502), Oregon (-1,646), South Carolina (-1,543), New York (-1,436), and Illinois (-1,397).

Calendar Year 2008 Seasonal Factors: Seasonal factors for CY 2008 and the revised historical series for CY 2003-2007 for both initial claims and continued claims will be made available on March 27, 2008, with the release of the Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending March 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 378,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 356,000. The 4-week moving average was 365,250, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 359,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.2 percent for the week ending March 8, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 8 was 2,865,000, an increase of 32,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,833,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,832,250, an increase of 19,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,812,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 334,972 in the week ending March 15, a decrease of 6,713 from the previous week. There were 277,187 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending March 8, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,285,678, a decrease of 54,754 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.2 percent and the volume was 2,869,668.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending March 1.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 859 in the week ending March 8, a decrease of 18 from the prior week. There were 1,587 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 30 from the preceding week.

There were 16,603 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending March 1, an increase of 1,284 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,548, a decrease of 317 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending March 1 were in Alaska (5.0 percent), Michigan (4.3), Pennsylvania (4.0), Rhode Island (4.0), Wisconsin (3.9), Idaho (3.8), New Jersey (3.5), Oregon (3.5), Vermont (3.5), California (3.4), and Massachusetts (3.4).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending March 8 were in California (+3,755), Michigan (+2,236), Indiana (+2,158), Wisconsin (+2,135), and Florida (+1,913), while the largest decreases were in New York (-13,504), Connecticut (-2,228), South Carolina (-2,021), Missouri (-660), and Maine (-637).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending March 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 353,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised figure of 353,000. The 4-week moving average was 358,500, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 359,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending March 1, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending March 1 was 2,835,000, an increase of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,828,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,812,750, an increase of 24,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,788,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 338,756 in the week ending March 8, a decrease of 6,572 from the previous week. There were 298,927 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending March 1, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,342,839, a decrease of 37,143 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 3,016,840.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Feb. 23.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 881 in the week ending March 1, an increase of 33 from the prior week. There were 1,544 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 253 from the preceding week.

There were 15,281 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Feb. 23, a decrease of 1,807 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,865, an increase of 354 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Feb. 23 were in Alaska (4.8 percent), Rhode Island (4.4), Michigan (4.3), Idaho (3.9), Pennsylvania (3.9), Wisconsin (3.8), New Jersey (3.7), Massachusetts (3.6), Oregon (3.5), and Vermont (3.5).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending March 1 were in New York (+13,707), South Carolina (+2,679), California (+1,287), Arkansas (+1,120), and North Carolina (+790), while the largest decreases were in Massachusetts (-3,656), Louisiana (-1,831), Michigan (-1,768), Wisconsin (-1,084), and Rhode Island (-898).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending March 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 351,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 359,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 361,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Feb. 23, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 23 was 2,831,000, an increase of 29,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,802,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,789,000, an increase of 12,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,776,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 342,855 in the week ending March 1, an increase of 12,785 from the previous week. There were 320,194 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Feb. 23, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,383,128, an increase of 84,766 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 3,013,239.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Feb. 16.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 843 in the week ending Feb. 23, a decrease of 33 from the prior week. There were 1,284 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 140 from the preceding week.

There were 17,080 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Feb. 16, an increase of 747 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,507, a decrease of 709 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Feb. 16 were in Alaska (5.2 percent), Michigan (4.4), Rhode Island (4.1), Pennsylvania (4.0), Idaho (3.9), Wisconsin (3.8), New Jersey (3.5), Oregon (3.5), Montana (3.4), Massachusetts (3.3), and Vermont (3.3).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Feb. 23 were in Massachusetts (+3,908), California (+3,022), Connecticut (+1,993), Louisiana (+1,851), and New Jersey (+1,494), while the largest decreases were in North Carolina (-1,829), Indiana (-1,296), Pennsylvania (-1,118), Tennessee(-1,090), and Washington (-981).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Feb. 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 373,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 354,000. The 4-week moving average was 360,500, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 361,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Feb. 16, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 16 was 2,807,000, an increase of 21,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,786,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,777,500, an increase of 24,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,753,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 328,178 in the week ending Feb. 23, an increase of 2,447 from the previous week. There were 299,000 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Feb. 16, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,304,389, a decrease of 11,169 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 3,075,023.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Feb. 9.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 874 in the week ending Feb. 16, a decrease of 234 from the prior week. There were 1,419 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 154 from the preceding week.

There were 16,327 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Feb. 9, a decrease of 2,350 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,235, a decrease of 140 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Feb. 9 were in Alaska (4.8 percent), Michigan (4.4), Rhode Island (4.2), Idaho (4.0), Pennsylvania (3.8), Wisconsin (3.8), Oregon (3.7), Massachusetts (3.4), New Jersey (3.4), and Vermont (3.3).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Feb. 16 were in North Carolina (+1,201), Wisconsin (+259), Louisiana (+172), and Rhode Island (+78), while the largest decreases were in California (-16,027), Kentucky (-4,709), Illinois (-3,912), Oregon (-3,078), and Michigan (-2,827).

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Feb.16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 349,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 358,000. The 4-week moving average was 360,500, an increase of 10,750 from the previous week's revised average of 349,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Feb. 9, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 9 was 2,784,000, an increase of 48,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,736,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,752,500, an increase of 28,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,723,750.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 320,488 in the week ending Feb. 16, a decrease of 56,851 from the previous week. There were 305,945 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Feb. 9, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,313,467, a decrease of 13,743 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 2,994,128.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Feb. 2.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,102 in the week ending Feb. 9, an increase of 52 from the prior week. There were 1,572 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 13 from the preceding week.

There were 18,647 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Feb. 2, an increase of 933 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,387, a decrease of 621 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Feb. 2 were in Alaska (5.2 percent), Michigan (4.4), Rhode Island (4.1), Idaho (4.0), Pennsylvania (4.0), Oregon (3.8), Wisconsin (3.8), Montana (3.5), New Jersey (3.5), and Massachusetts (3.4).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Feb. 9 were in California (+7,857), Kentucky (+4,166), Illinois (+1,955), Georgia (+1,009), and Massachusetts (+501), while the largest decreases were in Ohio (-2,752), Wisconsin (-2,232), North Carolina (-1,746), Pennsylvania (-1,608), and Florida (-1,410).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Feb. 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 348,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 357,000. The 4-week moving average was 347,250, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised average of 335,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Feb. 2, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Feb. 2 was 2,761,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,770,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,727,500, an increase of 3,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,724,000.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 366,237 in the week ending Feb. 9, a decrease of 13,815 from the previous week. There were 363,018 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Feb. 2, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,357,880, an increase of 25,600 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 3,079,780.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Jan. 26.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,046 in the week ending Feb. 2, a decrease of 125 from the prior week. There were 1,563 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 188 from the preceding week.

There were 17,684 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Jan. 26, a decrease of 1,593 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,943, an increase of 474 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Jan. 26 were in Alaska (4.9 percent), Michigan (4.5), Rhode Island (4.0), Idaho (3.9), Wisconsin (3.9), Pennsylvania (3.8), Oregon (3.6), New Jersey (3.5), Massachusetts (3.4), Illinois (3.3), and Vermont (3.3).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Feb. 2 were in Washington (+2,710), Pennsylvania (+2,387), Oregon (+2,273), Ohio (+2,215), and Florida (+2,041), while the largest decreases were in California (-2,849), Michigan (-1,723), Maryland (-1,050), Iowa (-870), and Massachusetts (-690).

The January Employment Report: Private Employment Increased

From: Heritage Foundation

by Rea S. Hederman, Jr. and James Sherk

Full article To Heritage Foundation

Excerpts

Following the release of the December unemployment report, which showed a spike in the unemployment rate, many analysts concluded that the economy was headed toward a recession. Congress is now moving quickly to pass a stimulus bill. The January employment report, released today, shows that the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent to 4.9 percent in January and that employment was stronger in December than previously reported.

Though the economy has slowed, the case for an approaching recession is weak. Extending unemployment insurance eligibility to nine months makes no sense in the current economic environment. Also, Members of Congress should resist the urge to pad the stimulus bill with extra spending that would increase the national debt.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Feb. 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 356,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 378,000. The 4-week moving average was 335,000, an increase of 8,500 from the previous week's revised average of 326,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Jan. 26, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 26 was 2,785,000, an increase of 75,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,710,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,727,750, an increase of 24,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,703,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 379,507 in the week ending Feb. 2, an increase of 9,563 from the previous week. There were 339,018 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Jan. 26, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,349,982, an increase of 100,408 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 2,981,310.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Jan. 19.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,171 in the week ending Jan. 26, a decrease of 369 from the prior week. There were 1,375 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 365 from the preceding week.

There were 19,277 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Jan. 19, an increase of 1,406 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,469, a decrease of 832 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Jan. 19 were in Alaska (5.2 percent), Michigan (4.6), Rhode Island (4.1), Pennsylvania (3.8), Idaho (3.7), Wisconsin (3.7), Massachusetts (3.4), New Jersey (3.4), Oregon (3.4), and Montana (3.3).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Jan. 26 were in Wisconsin (+2,335), North Carolina (+715), Maryland (+504), Virginia (+340), and California (+233), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-7,546), Illinois (-4,483), Florida (-4,127), Ohio (-3,038), and Texas (-2,887).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Jan. 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 302,000. The 4-week moving average was 314,750, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised average of 328,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Jan. 12, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 12 was 2,672,000, a decrease of 75,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,747,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,715,250, a decrease of 10,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,725,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 408,333 in the week ending Jan. 19, a decrease of 141,509 from the previous week. There were 367,583 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Jan. 12, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,276,089, a decrease of 231,990 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.2 percent and the volume was 2,925,963.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Jan. 5.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 2,250 in the week ending Jan. 12, an increase of 658 from the prior week. There were 1,775 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 425 from the preceding week.

There were 20,526 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 2,742 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 24,955, an increase of 1,545 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Jan. 5 were in Michigan (5.1 percent), Alaska (4.5), Pennsylvania (4.3), Rhode Island (4.1), Wisconsin (4.1), Oregon (4.0), Idaho (3.7), New Jersey (3.6), California (3.4), and Massachusetts (3.4).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Jan. 12 were in California (+27,194), Florida (+8,496), Tennessee (+6,143), Puerto Rico (+4,138), and Texas (+3,793), while the largest decreases were in New York (-25,349), North Carolina (-4,911), Georgia (-4,858), Wisconsin (-3,364), and Massachusetts (-2,970).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

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SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Jan. 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 301,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 322,000. The 4-week moving average was 328,500, a decrease of 11,750 from the previous week's revised average of 340,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Jan. 5 was 2,751,000, an increase of 66,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,685,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,725,750, an increase of 28,250 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,697,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 547,637 in the week ending Jan. 12, an increase of 26,357 from the previous week. There were 506,709 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.6 percent during the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,513,647, an increase of 243,790 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.4 percent and the volume was 3,122,227.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Dec. 29.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,591 in the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 145 from the prior week. There were 1,340 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 392 from the preceding week.

There were 17,720 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Dec. 29, a decrease of 562 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,375, an increase of 479 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Dec. 29 were in Alaska (4.7 percent), Michigan (4.5), Wisconsin (4.3), Oregon (3.9), Rhode Island (3.8), Idaho (3.7), Pennsylvania (3.7), Arkansas (3.6), Vermont (3.6), and Massachusetts (3.4).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Jan. 5 were in New York (+30,314), North Carolina (+21,330), Georgia (+14,105), South Carolina (+8,347), and Alabama (+6,700), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-22,130), Wisconsin (-13,173), Iowa (-7,745), Ohio (-7,589), and Pennsylvania (-6,973).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Jan. 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 322,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 337,000. The 4-week moving average was 341,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised average of 344,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Dec. 29, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.1 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 29 was 2,702,000, a decrease of 52,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,754,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,701,750, an increase of 17,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,684,750.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 522,392 in the week ending Jan. 5, an increase of 10,888 from the previous week. There were 506,059 initial claims in the comparable week in 2007.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.5 percent during the week ending Dec. 29, an increase of 0.4 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 3,290,775, an increase of 478,540 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3 percent and the volume was 3,007,436.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Dec. 22.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,444 in the week ending Dec. 29, a decrease of 411 from the prior week. There were 963 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 542 from the preceding week.

There were 18,262 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Dec. 22, an increase of 1,464 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,902, a decrease of 1,190 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Dec. 22 were in Alaska (4.1 percent), Michigan (3.8), Puerto Rico (3.3), Oregon (3.2), Pennsylvania (3.1), Wisconsin (3.1), Arkansas (3.0), Idaho (3.0), Rhode Island (3.0), Massachusetts (2.9), and New Jersey (2.9).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Dec. 29 were in Michigan (+18,482), Wisconsin (+18,047), Pennsylvania (+14,632), Iowa (+8,339), and New Jersey (+6,859), while the largest decreases were in California (-14,453), Texas (-8,624), Florida (-5,627), Missouri (-5,493), and Illinois (-3,310).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Dec. 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 336,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 357,000. The 4-week moving average was 343,750, a decrease of 750 from the previous week's revised average of 344,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent for the week ending Dec. 22, an increase of 0.1 percentage point the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 22 was 2,761,000, an increase of 46,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,715,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,687,000, an increase of 42,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,645,000.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 510,652 in the week ending Dec. 29, an increase of 54,681 from the previous week. There were 499,979 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending Dec. 22, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,819,269, an increase of 3,918 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,654,693.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Dec. 15.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,915 in the week ending Dec. 22, an increase of 167 from the prior week. There were 1,491 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 5 from the preceding week.

There were 16,760 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Dec. 15, a decrease of 1,207 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 24,057, a decrease of 484 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Dec. 15 were in Alaska (4.3 percent), Michigan (3.6), Pennsylvania (3.3), Rhode Island (3.1), Wisconsin (3.0), California (2.9), New Jersey (2.9), Oregon (2.9), Idaho (2.8), Arkansas (2.7), Massachusetts (2.7), and Puerto Rico (2.7).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Dec. 22 were in Michigan (+12,084), California (+6,345), Indiana (+4,754), Texas (+4,388), and Pennsylvania (+4,264), while the largest decreases were in Illinois (-1,819), New York (-1,139), Colorado (-1,075), Florida (-989), and North Carolina (-839).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Dec. 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 346,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 334,000. The 4-week moving average was 343,000, an increase of 4,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 338,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Dec. 8, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Dec. 8 was 2,646,000, an increase of 12,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,634,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,633,000, an increase of 23,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,610,000.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 390,586 in the week ending Dec. 15, a decrease of 32,797 from the previous week. There were 361,672 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent during the week ending Dec. 8, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,708,998, an increase of 85,510 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,577,271.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Dec. 1.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,603 in the week ending Dec. 8, a decrease of 390 from the prior week. There were 1,824 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, an increase of 58 from the preceding week.

There were 16,372 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Dec. 1, a decrease of 1,220 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,813, a decrease of 1,749 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Dec. 1 were in Alaska (3.9 percent), Pennsylvania (3.2), Michigan (3.1), Puerto Rico (2.9), California (2.8), Oregon (2.8), Arkansas (2.7), New Jersey (2.7), Wisconsin (2.7), and Rhode Island (2.6).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Dec. 8 were in Illinois (+4,230), Ohio (+3,996), Kentucky (+2,725), Massachusetts (+2,552), and Iowa (+2,066), while the largest decreases were in New York (-9,272), North Carolina (-9,038), Pennsylvania (-6,393), Georgia (-6,165), and South Carolina (-4,709).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Dec. 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 338,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 353,000. The 4-week moving average was 340,250, an increase of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average of 335,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Nov. 24, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 2.0 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 24 was 2,599,000, a decrease of 59,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,658,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,593,750, an increase of 6,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,587,750.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 461,767 in the week ending Dec. 1, an increase of 137,638 from the previous week. There were 448,898 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.1 percent during the week ending Nov. 24, an increase of 0.4 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,731,681, an increase of 514,527 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0 percent and the volume was 2,620,460.P>Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Nov. 17.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,206 in the week ending Nov. 24, a decrease of 543 from the prior week. There were 1,086 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 412 from the preceding week.

There were 14,206 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Nov. 17, a decrease of 1,074 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,649, a decrease of 1,280 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Nov. 17 were in Alaska (3.7 percent), Michigan (2.9), New Jersey (2.6), Pennsylvania (2.6), Oregon (2.5), Arkansas (2.4), Rhode Island (2.3), Massachusetts (2.2), Wisconsin (2.1), California (2.0), Connecticut (2.0), Nevada (2.0), and South Carolina (2.0).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Nov. 24 were in Wisconsin (+14,126), Pennsylvania (+4,411), Iowa (+3,435), Arkansas (+2,571), and Indiana (+2,060), while the largest decreases were in California (-10,435), North Carolina (4,142), Texas (-3,425), Georgia (-2,939), and Florida (-2,868).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Nov. 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 352,000, an increase of 23,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 329,000. The 4-week moving average was 335,250, an increase of 5,750 from the previous week's revised average of 329,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Nov. 17, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 17 was 2,665,000, an increase of 112,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,553,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,589,250, an increase of 20,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,568,750.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 323,171 in the week ending Nov. 24, a decrease of 174 from the previous week. There were 323,509 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.7 percent during the week ending Nov. 17, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,222,940, a decrease of 67,476 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,074,608.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Nov. 10.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,747 in the week ending Nov. 17, an increase of 40 from the prior week. There were 1,499 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 335 from the preceding week.

There were 15,263 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Nov. 10, an increase of 1,049 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,928, a decrease of 492 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Nov. 10 were in Alaska (3.2 percent), Puerto Rico (2.9), Michigan (2.8), Arkansas (2.5), New Jersey (2.5), Oregon (2.4), Pennsylvania (2.4), California (2.3), Rhode Island (2.3), and Massachusetts (2.2).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Nov. 17 were in Texas (+1,097), Kentucky (+797), Idaho (+341), Arkansas (+219), and Wisconsin (+209), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-6,493), California (-5,905), Puerto Rico (-3,882), New Jersey (-3,011), and Virginia(-1,542).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Nov. 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 339,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 319,000. The 4-week moving average was 330,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised average of 330,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Nov. 3, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Nov. 3 was 2,568,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,575,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,562,250, an increase of 11,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,551,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 353,231 in the week ending Nov. 10, an increase of 27,393 from the previous week. There were 286,151 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.7 percent during the week ending Nov. 3, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,295,507, an increase of 34,447 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,110,151.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Oct. 27.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,465 in the week ending Nov. 3, an increase of 295 from the prior week. There were 1,686 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 107 from the preceding week.

There were 15,532 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Oct. 27, an increase of 1,070 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 23,348, an increase of 474 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Oct. 27 were in Puerto Rico (2.9 percent), Alaska (2.8), Michigan (2.6), Arkansas (2.5), New Jersey (2.5), California (2.4), Oregon (2.4), Pennsylvania (2.4), Rhode Island (2.3), Massachusetts (2.1), and South Carolina (2.1).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Nov. 3 were in Michigan (+4,599), North Carolina (+3,687), Iowa (+2,601), Georgia (+2,317), and Illinois (+2,028), while the largest decreases were in Kentucky (-1,567), Arkansas (-794), Pennsylvania (-625), Oregon (-528), and Oklahoma (-418).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Nov. 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 317,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 330,000. The 4-week moving average was 329,750, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 327,750.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 27, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 27 was 2,579,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,583,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,552,250, an increase of 16,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,536,250.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 324,232 in the week ending Nov. 3, an increase of 20,589 from the previous week. There were 326,711 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.7 percent during the week ending Oct. 27, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,264,639, an increase of 22,630 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,150,055.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Oct. 20.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,169 in the week ending Oct. 27, a decrease of 325 from the prior week. There were 1,787 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 35 from the preceding week.

There were 14,459 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Oct. 20, a decrease of 1,374 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,873, a decrease of 81 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Oct. 20 were in Puerto Rico (3.3 percent), Alaska (3.0), Michigan (2.7), Arkansas (2.4), New Jersey (2.4), Pennsylvania (2.4), California (2.3), Oregon (2.3), Rhode Island (2.2), Massachusetts (2.0), Nevada (2.0), South Carolina (2.0), and Wisconsin (2.0).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Oct. 27 were in Pennsylvania (+3,525), Ohio (+2,672), Kentucky (+1,321), California (+989), and Texas (+650), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-4,581), Illinois (-1,702), South Carolina (-1,547), New York (-1,546), and Indiana (-1,411).

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Oct. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims, Jobless Claims was 327,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 333,000. The 4-week moving average was 327,000, an increase of 1,750 from the previous week's revised average of 325,250.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.0 percent for the week ending Oct. 20, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 20 was 2,588,000, an increase of 65,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,523,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,537,500, an increase of 13,000 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,524,500.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual, Jobless Claims initial claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 301,317 in the week ending Oct. 27, a decrease of 6,305 from the previous week. There were 301,079 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.7 percent during the week ending Oct. 20, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,246,741, an increase of 71,675 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,087,657.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Oct. 13.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,492 in the week ending Oct. 20, an increase of 117 from the prior week. There were 1,814 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 27 from the preceding week.

There were 15,829 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Oct. 13, an increase of 1,780 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 22,953, an increase of 1,110 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Oct. 13 were in Puerto Rico (2.7 percent), Michigan (2.6), Alaska (2.5), New Jersey (2.4), Arkansas (2.3), Pennsylvania (2.3), California (2.2), Oregon (2.2), Rhode Island (2.2), and South Carolina (2.1).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Oct. 20 were in California (+7,027), New York (+2,590), New Jersey (+973), Wisconsin (+953), and Indiana (+908), while the largest decreases were in Michigan (-4,992), Ohio (-1,747), Maryland (-1,184), Illinois (-984), and North Carolina (-966).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Oct. 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims, Jobless Claims was 331,000, a decrease of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 339,000. The 4-week moving average was 324,750, an increase of 7,750 from the previous week's revised average of 317,000.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 13, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 13 was 2,530,000, an increase of 7,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,523,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,526,000, a decrease of 3,750 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,529,750.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial claims Jobless Claims under state programs, unadjusted, totaled 305,821 in the week ending Oct. 20, a decrease of 526 from the previous week. There were 291,372 initial claims in the comparable week in 2006.

The advance unadjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.6 percent during the week ending Oct. 13, unchanged from the prior week. The advance unadjusted number for persons claiming UI benefits in state programs totaled 2,180,625, an increase of 84,148 from the preceding week. A year earlier, the rate was 1.6 percent and the volume was 2,116,794.

Extended benefits were not available in any state during the week ending Oct. 6.

Initial claims for UI benefits by former Federal civilian employees totaled 1,374 in the week ending Oct. 13, a decrease of 778 from the prior week. There were 1,840 initial claims by newly discharged veterans, a decrease of 142 from the preceding week.

There were 14,041 former Federal civilian employees claiming UI benefits for the week ending Oct. 6, a decrease of 614 from the previous week. Newly discharged veterans claiming benefits totaled 21,818, a decrease of 517 from the prior week.

The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending Oct. 6 were in Puerto Rico (2.7 percent), Michigan (2.5), Alaska (2.4), New Jersey (2.3), Pennsylvania (2.3), Arkansas (2.2), Oregon (2.2), California (2.1), Rhode Island (2.1), Massachusetts (2.0), and South Carolina (2.0).

The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending Oct. 13 were in Michigan (+5,720), Ohio (+2,523), Maryland (+2,150), Illinois (+1,639), and Florida (+1,582), while the largest decreases were in California (-4,917), Kentucky (-2,605), Missouri (-2,136), New York (-1,703), and New Jersey (-1,385).

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA

In the week ending Oct. 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims, jobless claims was 337,000, an increase of 28,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 309,000. The 4-week moving average was 316,500, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average of 310,500.

The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.9 percent for the week ending Oct. 6, unchanged from the prior week's unrevised rate of 1.9 percent.

The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending Oct. 6 was 2,534,000, an increase of 19,000 from the preceding week's revised level of 2,515,000. The 4-week moving average was 2,532,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the preceding week's revised average of 2,534,000.

UNADJUSTED DATA

The advance number of actual initial