Unemployment Claims Ramp Up Across The Nation

Claims have risen for three straight weeks, but the number of people receiving benefits is at its lowest level in over half a century.

Friday, May 20th 2022, 10:00 am

By: News 9


Unemployment claims have risen for three straight weeks, but the number of people receiving benefits is at its lowest level in over half a century.

The Department of Labor says 1.3 million unemployment claims were paid during the first week of May, the fewest since December of 1969.


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