WASHINGTON (MNI) – THe following are the changes in unadjusted
initial claims by state for the week ended September 18. Data for the
September 25 week is not yet available:
STATES WITH A DECREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
FL -1,777 Fewer layoffs in the construction, trade,
service, and manufacturing industries, and
agriculture.
WI -1,049 No comment.
STATES WITH AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 1,000
State Change State Supplied Comment
PA +1,123 Layoffs in the construction, service, and
furniture industries.
NC +1,361 Layoffs in the industrial machinery and service
industries.
OH +1,497 Layoffs in the automobile industry.
TX +1,852 Layoffs in the trade, service, and
manufacturing industries.
NJ +1,864 Layoffs in the construction, trade, service,
and manufacturing industries.
GA +1,956 Layoffs in the construction, service, and
manufacturing industries.
TN +2,133 Layoffs in the apparel, industrial machinery,
trade, and service industries.
NY +2,303 Layoffs in the construction, trade, and service
industries.
IL +5,949 Layoffs in the construction and manufacturing
industries.
CA +15,153 Return to a five day workweek, as well as
layoffs in the service industry.
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