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Some Good News; Unemployment Numbers Getting Better As the year unlike any other ends, there are some hopeful signs. So many people lost their jobs throughout the year, especially at the beginning of pandemic lock down and shutdown, that labor statistics skyrocket with bad numbers. But as we began to weather the storm some, those employment (or, unemployment) numbers have stabilized and have begun to return to where they were before 2020 became the year from hell. Overall, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget says "not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of...

DTMB Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in November FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   LANSING, Mich. -- Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “The regional unemployment rate reductions in November were often due to fewer persons active in the labor market,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “Payroll jobs generally rose in Nove...

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas between October and November, according to data released today from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “The regional unemployment rate reductions in November were often due to fewer persons active in the labor market,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives. “Payroll jobs generally rose in November in retail trade and declined in leisure and hospitality across Michigan me...

New unemployment claims in Michigan drop while jobless rate jumps Crain's Detroit Business Print Some 17,553 people filed new unemployment claims in Michigan last week, a nearly 6,000 drop from the previous week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its assault on the economy. Across the U.S., however, the number of Americans overall applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, up from 862,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. It shows that nine months after the coronavirus outbreak paralyzed the economy, many employers are still slashing jobs as t...

COVID-19 Update: Business Association Urges Public Support of Michigan Restaurants and Hotels, State Jobless Rate Increases in November, and More Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message. Courtesy of Bridge Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a b...