Michigan Jobless Rate Rises Very Slightly
The state says Michigan's jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points in June, the second consecutive monthly increase after a yearlong decline.
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The state says Michigan's jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points in June, the second consecutive monthly increase after a yearlong decline.
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The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in May as seasonal workers sought jobs.
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Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May increased slightly over the month by two-tenths of a percentage point to 8.5 percent, according to data released
Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.
March figures released Thursday show joblessness statewide at 9 percent, compared with 9.4 percent in February and 11.2 percent in March 2011.
The state says Michigan's unemployment rate continues to decline.
The Detroit and Monroe regions showed the largest monthly increases in unemployment.
Michigan's unemployment rate continues its downward trend, dropping to 8.8 percent in February.
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Officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major labor markets, though manufacturing layoffs were less evident as rebounding car companies maintained production.
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Michigan officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major state labor markets.
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