LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2024) – Unemployment remains pretty much stable along the Lakeshore and across the state.
That’s the conclusion from Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget officials after Thursday’s release of monthly not-seasonally adjusted jobless rates for the state. In 16 of 17 labor markets, and in 77 of the 83 counties, these unemployment levels were lower in September than in August, which is in keeping with traditional trends that reflects seasonal hiring in education-related industries as a new academic year begins.
The jobless rate in Ottawa County stood at 3.3 percent, tied for third-lowest with Grand Traverse County in the state. This is half a percentage point lower than in August, but a tenth of a percentage point higher than in September of 2023. Allegan County’s 3.4 percent level reflects similar trends.
Overall, Michigan’s jobless rate of 4.2 percent last month is three tenths of a percentage point lower than in August, but four tenths higher than at this same time last year.
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