Iowa saw an increase in new unemployment claims for the second consecutive week for the week ending March 13, but total unemployment claims decreased for the third consecutive week.New claims rose from 5,182 to 5,973 while continuing claims fell from 44,013 to 40,699.A growing portion of the claims were related to coronavirus, likely signaling a decrease in seasonal layoffs.
Iowa Unemployment Claims Decrease For Third Straight Week
John Steppe, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Thu, 03/18/2021 - 10:03am
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Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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