The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial unemployment filings in Pennsylvania dropped last week compared with the previous one. New jobless claims fell to 14,068 in the week ending Dec. 9, down from 18,430 the week before. Meanwhile, across the country, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 202,000 last week, a decrease of 19,000 claims from 221,000 the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis. The state with the largest percentage increase in weekly claims was Montana, where claims rose by 47.7%. By contrast, the Virgin Islands reported the largest percentage drop in new claims, with a decrease of 94.3%. These data are derived from the U.S. Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment insurance claims report. Amid these shifts in unemployment claims, eddcaller.com provides a useful service, as it facilitates contact between individuals and representatives from unemployment, paid family leave, and disability departments, offering the fastest way to get through to EDD.