Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged from the prior month at 5.3%, according to the latest report from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Employment fell by 5,000 over the month, and the number of unemployed people...
June Unemployment Rate Decreases

June Unemployment Rate Decreases

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate last month declined one-tenth of a percentage point from the prior month to 5.3%. During the same period, the national rate also decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%. Key Points: Employment receded by 4,000...
Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

Economic Indicators Report Released

The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency released the April 2025 Michigan Economic Indicators Report. The report provides economic highlights on both the national and state levels. United States: Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month by 8.4% from the...
New UIA Director Begins Role

New UIA Director Begins Role

Jason Palmer began his role as director of the Michigan Unemployment Agency (UIA), succeeding Julia Dale who resigned in January. Jason Palmer: He most recently served as the Assistant Commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Regional Commissioner...
October Unemployment Rate Rises

October Unemployment Rate Rises

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7%. Employment declined by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 6,000. Key Points: Unemployment rose for the seventh consecutive month. The...