Initial Claims in Washington (WAICLAIMS)

2026-05-23: 4,934
Updated: May 29, 2026 11:17 AM CDT
2026-05-23:  4,934  
2026-05-16:  5,318  
2026-05-09:  5,432  
2026-05-02:  5,168  
2026-04-25:  5,513  
View All

Units:

Number,
Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Weekly,
Ending Saturday

Fullscreen

Notes

Source: U.S. Employment and Training Administration  

Release: State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report  

Units:  Number, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Weekly, Ending Saturday

Notes:

An initial claim is a claim filed by an unemployed individual after a separation from an employer. The claim requests a determination of basic eligibility for the Unemployment Insurance program.

Suggested Citation:

U.S. Employment and Training Administration, Initial Claims in Washington [WAICLAIMS], retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WAICLAIMS, .

Release Tables

State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

Back to Top