Unemployment claims in El Paso County rise 50%
Unemployment claims in El Paso County rise 50% COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Initial unemployment claims in El Paso County rose over 50% from November 21 to November 28. During that same time, claims in Pueblo County increased by 19%. The food industry has been hit the hardest as Level Red restrictions prohibit indoor dining. Last week, 45% of Colorado's unemployment claims came from restaurant workers. Statewide, nearly 20,000 Coloradans filed for unemployment last week, a 4% increase compared to the week before. Over 20,000 more filed Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims, markin...
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