First-time claims for unemployment were down 2% for the week ending Aug. 8, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 4,656 initial claims, a decrease from 4,747 for the week ending Aug. 1. The numbers were above the comparable week ending August 9, 2008, when there were 3,265 initial claims. A noticeable decrease was reported in the number of workers in the woods product industry seeking unemployment, as well as workers in the professional, scientific and technical services. The number of people continuing to receive unemployment increased to 65,449 from 64,477 for the week ending Aug. 1.
La. weekly unemployment claims drop
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