First-time claims for unemployment were down 6% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 4,747 initial claims, a decrease from 5,033 for the week ending July 25. A noticeable decrease was reported in the number of workers in the woods product industry seeking unemployment, as well as workers in transportation equipment industry. The number of people continuing to receive unemployment increased to 64,477 from 64,151 for the week ending July 25.
La. weekly unemployment claims drop
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