"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 2,303 unique claimants in August 2026, down over the year (-328, or -12.5%) but up over the month (224, or 10.8%). Note: the full Unemployment Insurance claims report for August 2026 is available by clicking here.
The following are some of the specific locations on our website that may have useful information for you as you consider your employment options: