https://www.wcmu.org/tags/jobs Jobs en-US Copyright Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:58:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/after-gotion-and-soar-michigan-eyes-overhaul-of-corporate-subsidy-strategy With the end of SOAR and cuts to job-growth funding, lawmakers say they will retool economic development incentives by year-end. The effort follows ‘bad deals’ as the state pledged billions to jobs that barely materialized Officials expect to reward a wider group of businesses with no more up-front payments. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:58:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/after-gotion-and-soar-michigan-eyes-overhaul-of-corporate-subsidy-strategy Paula Gardner and Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-29/a-political-canvasser-reportedly-went-door-to-door-in-kalamazoo-wearing-a-gun A man claiming to be that canvasser later said he was fired from the libertarian-conservative Super PAC Americans for Prosperity Action. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:29:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-29/a-political-canvasser-reportedly-went-door-to-door-in-kalamazoo-wearing-a-gun Sehvilla Mann https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/michigans-unemployment-rate-remains-at-3-9-in-april Michigan’s jobless rate remained stable in April at 3.9%, according to figures released Thursday by the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Fri, 17 May 2024 15:23:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/michigans-unemployment-rate-remains-at-3-9-in-april Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-08/michigan-jobless-rate-remained-stable-in-january Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped very slightly during January to 4%, according to numbers released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:55:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-08/michigan-jobless-rate-remained-stable-in-january Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/community-rallies-for-alpena-workers-after-unexpected-layoffs-factory-closure The Decorative Panels International company has suddenly closed a long-standing factory in Alpena County, causing more than 150 workers to lose their jobs. Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:11:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/community-rallies-for-alpena-workers-after-unexpected-layoffs-factory-closure Scott Rechlin, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-16/uaw-strike-plays-a-part-in-upward-bump-in-mi-jobless-rate The auto workers strike played a part in Michigan’s jobless rate edging up to 4.1% in October. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:30:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-16/uaw-strike-plays-a-part-in-upward-bump-in-mi-jobless-rate Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-20/michigan-experiences-growth-in-clean-energy-jobs-report-says A new report found that Michigan is leading the Midwest in clean energy jobs. Business leaders and the Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist met Tuesday to discuss the economic opportunities for investing in renewable energy. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:23:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-20/michigan-experiences-growth-in-clean-energy-jobs-report-says Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-21/state-officials-union-leaders-push-public-employment-amid-shortage Michigan officials and union leaders are raising awareness of staffing shortages in public sector jobs. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:35:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-21/state-officials-union-leaders-push-public-employment-amid-shortage Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/michigan-jobless-rate-falls-to-3-7-percent Michigan's jobless rate fell to 3.7 percent in May. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:16:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-16/michigan-jobless-rate-falls-to-3-7-percent Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-19/snackcraft-opens-new-headquarters-in-kentwood West Michigan’s agribusiness industry continued its growth trajectory with the grand opening of SnackCraft’s new U.S. headquarters. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:44:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-19/snackcraft-opens-new-headquarters-in-kentwood Patrick Center