"Labor Market Information (LMI) is an applied science; it is the systematic collection and analysis of data which describes and predicts the relationship between labor demand and supply." The States' Labor Market Information Review, ICESA, 1995, p. 7.
by: Laura Yetter, Senior Economist
There were 1,958 initial claims in October 2025, up 130 (or 7.1%) from October 2024. Note: the full Unemployment Insurance claims report for October 2025 is available by clicking here.
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