Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers

Louisiana job losses have eased, but unemployment lingers

Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims dropped for the week ending June 14, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state reported 2,053 initial claims, down from 2,471 the previous week—a 16.9% decrease. Compared to the same period last year, when 2,020 initial claims were filed, the number represents a 1.6% year-over-year increase. The four-week moving average for initial claims ticked up slightly to 2,…