WASHINGTON (MNI) – THe following are the changes in unadjusted
initial claims by state for the week ended February 12. Data for the
February 19 week is not yet available:
STATES WITH A DECREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
PA -5,174 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade,
service, and transportation industries.
MI -4,206 Fewer layoffs in the automobile industry.
CA -3,063 No comment.
OH -2,173 No comment.
MD -1,985 No comment.
SC -1,321 Fewer layoffs in the manufacturing industry.
VA -1,156 Fewer layoffs in the manufacturing industry.
TN -1,142 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade,
and service industries.
IL -1,129 No comment.
STATES WITH AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
IN +1,031 Layoffs in the transportation, warehousing, and
manufacturing industries.
LA +1,425 Return to normal weather conditions. During the
prior week there were statewide office closures
due to inclement weather.
WI +1,795 No comment.
TX +2,171 Layoffs in the insurance, service, and
manufacturing industries.
MO +2,332 Layoffs in the construction industry.
** Market News International Washington Bureau: (202) 371-2121 **
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