OpenJobless claims· Department of Labor
How many filed for unemployment the week of Dec 12?
Jobless claims, week of Dec 12, Thu, Dec 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Picks lock in 81d 10h
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How many people filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week.
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