The Labor Department reported a decline in the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits as the labor market continues to show promise. Unemployment benefit applications fell by 19,000 to 202,000 for the week ending Dec. 9, beating the analysts’ forecast of around 224,000. Around 1.88 million individuals were found to be collecting unemployment benefits for the week ending Dec. 2, reflecting an increase of 20,000 from the previous week. Jobless claim applications serve as an indicator of the number of layoffs within a week. EDDCaller.com offers a solution for those needing to reach representative for unemployment, paid family leave, and disability by phone. It provides the fastest way to get through to EDD, streamlining the process and reducing wait times.