Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
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Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Michigan's statewide seasonally adjusted jobless rate nudged slightly higher in January compared to December.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
One Ann Arbor employee found out she was being fired after being locked out of her government accounts at that time. Now she says she's expecting an offer to return to the VA Hospital, but it will be in a different role.
Oakland County is seeking seasonal help for positions such as waterpark attendant and law clerk intern.
The City of Farmington Hills plans to hire nearly 200 seasonal workers for spring and summer 2025.
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Monthly data from the Labor Department bolsters the case for the Fed to start lowering borrowing costs in September.
Forecasts show that employers are likely to hire fewer newly minted college grads this year. But there are pockets of job growth.
More than 100 Ann Arbor Public Schools employees will be cut from the 2024-2025 budget. The school board voted for the decision 6-1 at a board meeting at Pioneer High School Monday night.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
The best employers get high ratings for attributes like pay, benefits and values, and range from tech firms to fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger.
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced expansion projects are bringing 138 new employment opportunities to Michigan.
Economists were expecting a net gain of 200,000 jobs last month. June's job growth was revised down to 185,000 jobs from 209,000
A Michigan human resource expert said since the pandemic, workplace expectations have changed, leading some employees to file more lawsuits and employers to work harder than ever to retain talent.
On average, hourly wages for workers ages 16 to 24 were up nearly 12% from last summer.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The Coast Guard Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit rescued three people from Lake Erie near Kelleys Island on Tuesday.
The complaint alleges a Muslim and Arab American police officer was exposed to discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment following an incident on March 8, 2026.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Alan Harris of Farmington Hills.
About seven acres in Southeast Michigan, known as the unincorporated community of Hell, has been listed for sale.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Amazon made a special visit for a 12-year-old Clarkston, Michigan, boy with autism who wants to become a delivery driver.
The iconic Michigan brand Olga's Kitchen honored women on Wednesday, giving out $55,000 in grants to local women-owned businesses.
The Justice Department is indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro and five others on murder charges after Cuban forces shot down planes operated by humanitarian groups in 1996, killing three Americans.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
Farmington Hills police have released a sketch of a person of interest in a homicide at a city park earlier this month.