First-time claims for unemployment were up 3% for the week ending July 25, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 5,033 initial claims, an increase from 4,879 for the week ending July 18. A noticeable increase was reported in the number of construction workers seeking unemployment, as well as workers in the wood products industry. The number of people continuing to receive unemployment increased to 64,151 from 62,387 for the week ending July 18.
Louisiana reports increase in initial unemployment claims
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