Department of Labor
The US Department of Labor is a government body that acts in the interests of wage earners, job seekers, and retirees. It is responsible for occupational safety, wage standards, unemployment insurance benefits and re-employment services.
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
Last Updated: May 23, 2013, 8:34 AM EDT
Next Release: May 30, 2013, 8:30 AM EDT
This report issued by the United States Department of Labor presents data for new and continued claims for unemployment insurance. The figures herein provide indications of the current job market and employment situation.
| Major Indicators from this Report | Period | Value | Change from Prev |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 4-Week Moving Average of Continued Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 11 2013 | 2.995M | -0.79% |
| US 4-Week Moving Average of Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 18 2013 | 339500.0 | -0.15% |
| US Continued Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 11 2013 | 2.912M | -3.70% |
| US Continued Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 11 2013 | 2.766M | -4.31% |
| US Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 18 2013 | 340000.0 | -6.34% |
| US Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance | Wk of May 18 2013 | 301056.0 | -6.16% |
| US Insured Unemployment Rate | Wk of May 11 2013 | 2.30% | 0.00% |
| US Insured Unemployment Rate | Wk of May 11 2013 | 2.10% | -4.55% |
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