Big Drop In Initial Claims For Jobless Benefits Reported
By: Vertex News
Updated: December 8, 2011
The Labor Department is reporting a big drop in first-time claims for unemployment benefits.
The latest report shows 381,000 claims were filed last week, a drop of 23,000 from the week before.
In the week ending November 26th, more than 3.5 million people filed claims for unemployment benefits, including continuing claims.
California reported a drop of more than 27,000 initial claims for jobless benefits.
It credited a drop in layoffs in the service industry.
Texas and Florida also reported significant drops in claims.
Wisconsin reported an increase of more than 8,000 claims.
The latest report shows 381,000 claims were filed last week, a drop of 23,000 from the week before.
In the week ending November 26th, more than 3.5 million people filed claims for unemployment benefits, including continuing claims.
California reported a drop of more than 27,000 initial claims for jobless benefits.
It credited a drop in layoffs in the service industry.
Texas and Florida also reported significant drops in claims.
Wisconsin reported an increase of more than 8,000 claims.
