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...
October Unemployment Rate Rises

Unemployment Rate Steady

In May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%.  Michigan: The statewide labor force participation rate was stable at 62.3% over the month. Payroll jobs...
Unemployment Rate Declines

Unemployment Rate Declines

In February, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9%. During the month, employment edged up by 2,000, while unemployment was reduced by 4,000. Key Points: Last month’s rate is one-tenth of a percentage point...
Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

December’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from the prior month at 4.3%. During the month, employment advanced by 8,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month. Key Points: Total employment slightly grew by 0.2%. The statewide labor...