"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 1,200 initial claims in May 2026, down 455 (-27.5%) over the month as warm summer months brought more jobs. Note: the full Unemployment Insurance claims report for May 2026 is available by clicking here.
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