A total of 519 new unemployment claims were filed by workers in Dubuque County in the week that ended Saturday. According to the Greater Dubuque Development Corp.,the most-recent week represented a decrease compared to the previous one, when 876 Dubuque County workers filed initial claims. In addition to the 519 new claims, Greater Dubuque Development Corp. officials reported there are 7,449 “continuing claims” in Dubuque County. That means 7,968 individuals overall are filing for state unemployment. Last week’s new claims total was the lowest since mid-March.
Over 500 New Unemployment Claims in Dubuque County
May 29, 2020 | 1:05 PM
