Michigan employment news

Child Care Crisis Hits Michigan Families Hard

News Summary Michigan families are facing a severe child care crisis, with low wages driving caregivers away, leading to a…

1 day ago

Major Layoffs Impact Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

News Summary The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has laid off more than half of its staff, leaving 72 individuals…

1 week ago

Residents of Flint, Michigan React to New Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns

News Summary Residents of Flint, Michigan, a city historically tied to the auto industry, express a range of emotions regarding…

1 week ago

Michigan Workers Celebrate Long-Awaited Increase in Unemployment Benefits

News Summary Michigan is set to increase unemployment benefits for the first time in over 20 years, raising the maximum…

3 weeks ago

Stellantis Temporarily Lays Off 900 Workers Amid Tariff Changes

News Summary Stellantis has announced the temporary layoff of 900 workers in the U.S., mainly affecting facilities in Michigan. This…

3 weeks ago

St. Clair Shores Workers Face Layoffs Amid New Tariffs

News Summary St. Clair Shores is bracing for temporary layoffs affecting around 900 Stellantis workers due to the recent tariffs…

3 weeks ago

Michigan’s Unemployment Rate Rises Sharply

News Summary Michigan is experiencing the highest increase in unemployment rates in the nation, rising from 5.3% to 5.4%. This…

4 weeks ago

Consumer Sentiment Drops Alarmingly in March

News Summary Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has taken a significant hit, with Detroit reporting a 11.9% decrease in the…

4 weeks ago

Kalamazoo Welcomes New Manufacturing Jobs

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced over $23 million in state funding for three counties in Michigan to expand…

1 month ago