OpenJobless claims· Department of Labor
How many filed for unemployment the week of Oct 17?
Jobless claims, week of Oct 17, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Picks lock in 25d 10h
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How many people filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week.
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