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Monthly Labor Insights

Explore this month's Virginia Works newsletter for the latest job market trends, unemployment statistics, and workforce…
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for February 2025

Unemployment rate: 3.1%; Labor force: 4,596,005; Initial Claims: 12,394; Continued Claims: 83,306

Agency Monthly Performance Report for February 2025

Unemployment rate: 3.1%; Labor force: 4,596,005; Initial Claims: 12,394; Continued Claims: 83,306
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Virginia’s Weekly Unemployment Claims Decline, Federal Claims Monitored Closely

RICHMOND, VA – March 20, 2025 – The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) announces today that unemployment…
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for January 2025

Customer Call Center Data: 23,147 total calls handled; 8:00 minutes average wait time
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Agency Monthly Performance Report for December 2024

25M total benefits paid; 3,330 unpaid pending claims; 1,296 pending appeals dockets
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Wise Virginia Works Center Temporarily Relocated

Due to HVAC issues at the Wise Virginia Works Center, operations will temporarily be relocated to:Wise Adult Learning… Read More

Closings and Delayed Openings for January 13, 2025

The following Virginia Works offices will be closed or opening late on Monday, January 13, 2025.Closed:… Read More

Reports & Presentations

3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
12,394
INITIAL CLAIMS 
$24M
Total Benefits Paid
65.5%
LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE