"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
The total number of continued weeks claimed increased from 10,547 in April 2025 to 10,825 in April 2026 (278, or 2.6%). From April 2024 to April 2026, continued claims increased about 10%.Note: the full Unemployment Insurance claims report for March 2026 is available by clicking here.
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