WASHINGTON (MNI) – THe following are the changes in unadjusted
initial claims by state for the week ended May 21. Data for the
May 28 week is not yet available:
STATES WITH A DECREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
AL -1,448 Fewer layoffs in the service, apparel, and
manufacturing industries.
OR -1,104 No comment.
STATES WITH AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
WI +1,019 Layoffs in the manufacturing and service
industries.
SC +1,066 Layoffs in the service industry.
MA +1,948 Layoffs in the construction and service
industries.
CA +7,053 Layoffs in the service industry.
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