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Indiana April unemployment report shows significant declines

On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s April unemployment rate dropped to 5.4 percent, a 0.4 percent decrease from March’s mark.

The governor and the DWD cite growth in private sector employment and an overall employment growth rate reaching “historic” levels as the main causes for the decline in the state unemployment rate. However, research organizations like the Indiana Institute for Working Families note that  additional data should be considered– such as labor force participation rate and future labor force growth – when interpreting the most recent unemployment numbers. Their analysis can be found here>>

The national unemployment rate dropped slightly to 5.4 percent, a 0.1 percent decline from March. Kentucky and Michigan both saw declines in unemployment for April, with Kentucky dropping 0.1 percent to 5.0 percent overall and Michigan dropping 0.2 percent to 5.4 percent overall. Illinois’ unemployment remained unchanged at 6.0 percent from March to April, and Ohio experienced slight increase of 0.1 percent to 5.2 percent respectively. Of the five Midwestern states included in the report, Indiana has seen the smallest decline in overall unemployment since April 2014.

IN County with the highest unemployment rate: Vermillion at 6.9%
IN County with the lowest unemployment rate: Dubois at 2.9%

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Slight rise in Indiana unemployment for December

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s December unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.8 percent in December, a 0.1 increase from November’s mark.

National unemployment rates have fallen to 5.6 percent with Indiana slightly above the national average at 5.8 percent in December 2014. Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio all saw declines in their unemployment rates in December. Illinois’ and Ohio’s unemployment rates both declined 0.2 percent, with Illinois’ rate falling to 6.2 percent and Ohio’s rate falling to 4.8 percent in December. Kentucky saw decline of 0.3 percent to 5.7 percent, while Michigan’s unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent to 6.3 percent respectively.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Lake at 8.2%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Hamilton at 4.1%

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Unemployment rate drops to 5.9%

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s March unemployment rate continued a downward trend to 5.9 percent.

The national unemployment held at 6.7 percent, remaining slightly higher than Indiana’s unemployment rate for the third straight month. Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped 0.4 points to 6.1 percent. The unemployment rate  in Kentucky rose slightly to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent in February. Illinois’ jobless rate fell the 0.3 percent from February’s numbers  at 8.4 percent. Michigan’s February jobless rates dropped  as well, down 0.2 points to 7.5 percent.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Vermillion at 9.8%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Hamilton at 4.3%

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Jobless rate down to 7.5% in October

On Friday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s October unemployment rate dipped to 7.5 percent.

The national unemployment hovered around 7.3 percent, remaining stubbornly lower than Indiana’s jobless rate. Ohio’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 7.5 percent, a 0.1 point increase. The unemployment rate  in Kentucky rose slightly to 8.5 percent. Illinois’ October jobless rate has yet to be announced and Michigan’s 9.0 percent unemployment rate remained even since September.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Fountain at 9.8%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Hamilton at 5.1%

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Jobless rate creeps up to 8.4% in June

On Thursday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s June unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent, up from 8.3 percent in May.

The national unemployment rate remained even at 7.6 percent from May, 0.8 points lower than Indiana’s unemployment rate. Ohio’s unemployment rate increased to 7.2 percent, 1.2 points lower than Indiana’s. The unemployment rate  in Kentucky matched Indiana’s 8.4 percent unemployment rate, up 0.3 percent since May. Illinois rose by 0.1 percent from May to 9.2 percent and Michigan’s 8.7 percent jobless rate increased from 8.4 percent in May to 8.7 percent in June.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Fountain at 12.4%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Hamilton at 6.2%

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April jobless rate dips to 8.5%

On Friday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s April unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent, down from 8.7 percent in March. Indiana’s unemployment rate had risen or held steady in the previous four months.

Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to hover a full percentage point above the national unemployment rate which fell a tenth of a percent to 7.5 percent in April. Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped to 7.0 percent, 1.5 points lower than Indiana’s. Kentucky jobless rate also decreased, falling to 7.9 percent. The unemployment rate in Illinois fell two tenths of a percent from March to 9.3 percent and Michigan’s 8.4 percent rate was down nearly a full percentage point below last year’s jobless rate.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Fayette- 11.4%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Dubois- 5.2%

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March jobless rate steady at 8.7%

On Friday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced Indiana’s March unemployment rate held steady at 8.7 percent. March marked the first time in four months Indiana’s unemployment rate had not increased.

While the national unemployment rate fell .1 percent from February, Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to hover more than a full percentage point above than the national rate of 7.6 percent. In comparison to surrounding states, Ohio’s  unemployment rate remained steady at 7.1 percent, 1.6 points lower than Indiana’s.  The unemployment rate  in Kentucky was .6 percent lower than Indiana’s at 8.1 percent. Illinois held even from February at 9.5 percent. Michigan’s 8.5 percent unemployment rates declined by .3 percent from February.

County with the highest unemployment rate: Vermillion- 12.9%
County with the lowest unemployment rate: Hamilton- 6.3%

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Federal unemployment insurance benefits extended

As a result of new federal legislation, unemployed Hoosiers can now find out if they are eligible for the newly extended federal unemployment insurance benefits by logging on to Uplink, Indiana’s online unemployment insurance filing system.

To find out if you are currently receiving federal unemployment insurance benefits, look on your Uplink homepage under the “Programs” section. Locate the “EEUC” claim and if you see the word “Open” under “Status” to the right of “EEUC,” you are able to receive the federal unemployment insurance benefits.

If you are now eligible to file for federal unemployment benefits, you will see a link on your Uplink homepage allowing you to file a claim for “emergency extended unemployment compensation” (EEUC). After filing, individuals should check their Uplink accounts daily over the next few weeks and continue to file their weekly vouchers every Sunday to ensure uninterrupted payment delivery.

For more information regarding federal unemployment insurance benefits, visit the Department of Workforce Development website at http://in.gov/dwd/ for updates, or contact the Uplink Call Center at 1-800-891-6499.

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June unemployment edges up to 8.0 percent

On Friday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced that Indiana’s unemployment rate for June 2012 rose slightly to 8.0 percent. Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to sit below the U.S. rate of 8.2 percent. Ohio’s unemployment rate of 7.2 percent remained nearly a full percentage point below Indiana’s while Michigan (8.6 percent), Illinois (8.7 percent) and Kentucky (8.2 percent) all remained higher.

  • County with the highest unemployment rate: Fayette – 11.4%
  • County with the lowest unemployment rate: Daviess – 5.8%

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Indiana unemployment rate remains at 7.9%

On Friday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced that Indiana’s unemployment rate for May 2012 remained at 7.9 percent. Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to sit below the U.S. rate of 8.2 percent.

  • County with the highest unemployment rate: Fayette – 10.6%
  • County with the lowest unemployment rate: Daviess – 5.4%

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