Monday, March 26, 2012

Michigan, Midland jobless rates rise in January

via Midland Daily News

Michigan 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. The January figures were released Thursday. They show rates rose everywhere, with the Detroit region and the northeastern Lower Peninsula showing the highest jumps from December to January. Officials say the increases are typical, with seasonal job cuts occurring in most industries. Statewide, the non-adjusted jobless rate was 9.7 percent, up from 9 percent in December but down from 11.6 in January 2011.

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