Observations

2026-05-16: 5,318

Updated: May 22, 2026 7:38 AM CDT

Units:

Number,

Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Weekly,

Ending Saturday

Notes

Title	Release Dates

Initial Claims in Washington	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

Source

U.S. Employment and Training Administration	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

Release

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report	2010-09-09	2020-05-06
State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report	2020-05-07	2026-05-22

Units

Number	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

Frequency

Weekly, Ending Saturday	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

Seasonal Adjustment

Not Seasonally Adjusted	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

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.	2010-09-09	2026-05-22

Release Tables

State Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report