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Michigan unemployment rate declines in April
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LANSING, Mich. Michigan s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased slightly by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.9 percent in April, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in Michigan edged up modestly by 6,000 and unemployment moved down by 8,000, resulting in the state workforce inching down by 2,000 over the month.
The national unemployment rate edged up by a tenth of a percentage point in April to 6.1 percent. Michigan s April jobless rate was 1.2 percentage points below the U.S. rate. Over the year, the national rate fell by 8.7 percentage points, while Michigan s rate dropped sharply by 18.7 percentage points. These large jobless rate cuts over the past year reflected the recalls of workers to jobs since the peak of pandemic-related unemployment in April 2020.
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Michigan Unemployment Rate Declines in April
A Whitmer spokesperson told The Detroit News the governor is not considering ending Michigan s use of the extended benefit before it is set to expire in August. . (W)e will deploy the critical federal aid we’ve received through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to set up our state for success and ensure that Michigan’s families, businesses, and communities emerge stronger than ever from this pandemic, spokesperson Bobby Leddy told The News.
Beginning May 30, Michigan will reinstate a requirement that people receiving unemployment benefits show they are actively searching for work. Huizenga called this a positive step, but said the state needs to go further to bolster its workforce.
Michigan s April unemployment rate declined 4.9%, but other key indicators changed little Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press
Michigan s unemployment rate dropped slightly in April, but workers continued to leave the labor force and employment levels were little changed.
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Compared with a year ago when there were widespread layoffs, the state s labor market has improved significantly. But compared with before the pandemic in February 2020, employment levels are down nearly 300,000 and the number of state residents receiving unemployment benefits is nearly 25% higher.
The state s economy could improve in May as COVID-19 cases decline, more Michigan residents are vaccinated and some restrictions are expected to be lifted.
LANSING – Thousands of state workers are returning to the office July 12, well over a year after they were sent to work from home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Although it is anticipated in-person work may be allowed starting May 24, our previously announced date of July 12 has not changed,” Cheryl Schmittdiel, acting director of the Office of the State Employer, wrote in a letter to state employees Monday. “Agency and DTMB staff are working to ensure workplaces meet the latest CDC and MIOSHA standards and your agency is also updating its return-to-work plan.”
Michigan has tied loosening coronavirus restrictions to vaccination rates, and May 10 marked the first milestone. Since more than 55% of eligible Michiganders have received at least one dose, businesses are allowed to resume in-person work starting May 24.