Michigan job market

Unemployment Claims Rise in Detroit: Key Updates for Michiganders

News Summary Recent reports indicate a rise in unemployment claims in Detroit, with initial filings increasing to 6,808. Despite the…

4 days ago

Major Layoffs Impact Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

News Summary The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has laid off more than half of its staff, leaving 72 individuals…

2 weeks ago

Michigan Workers Celebrate Long-Awaited Increase in Unemployment Benefits

News Summary Michigan is set to increase unemployment benefits for the first time in over 20 years, raising the maximum…

4 weeks ago

Michigan’s Unemployment Rate Rises Sharply

News Summary Michigan is experiencing the highest increase in unemployment rates in the nation, rising from 5.3% to 5.4%. This…

1 month ago

Consumer Sentiment Drops Alarmingly in March

News Summary Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has taken a significant hit, with Detroit reporting a 11.9% decrease in the…

1 month ago

Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced over $23 million in state funding for three counties in Michigan to expand…

1 month ago

Michigan Residents Brace for Electric Rate Hike

News Summary Michigan residents are preparing for an increase in their electric bills, beginning April 4, as the Michigan Public…

1 month ago

Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

News Summary Michigan's job market experienced fluctuations in January 2024, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 5.3%. Despite the…

2 months ago

Unemployment Claims Rise in Michigan Amid Federal Job Cuts

News Summary Michigan is witnessing an increase in unemployment claims as the state reports 6,502 filings for the week ending…

2 months ago