LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 25, 2024) – Joblessness went up last month along the Lakeshore and across the state.
That was the conclusion from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget in monthly not seasonally-adjusted unemployment rates released on Thursday. Data by the state Center for Data and Analytics showed that Ottawa County’s jobless rate rose in December to 2.7 percent, a two-tenths of a percentage point increase, but two-tenths below that of a year ago. A similar trend was seen in Allegan County, where unemployment stood at 3.2 percent last month, up four tenths from November, but down three tenths from this time in 2022.
The Lakeshore figures reflect statewide trends, where jobless rates rose in 14 of 17 labor market areas in December, and 75 of the 83 Michigan counties also had rate gains.
“Regional jobless rate increases over the month were primarily influenced by employment decreases across most labor market areas. However, preliminary annual average unemployment rates fell over the year.” – Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics
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