Michigan’s unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in November due to layoffs in the automotive industry, according to data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. This is up from 4.1% in November last year, and 4.6% in October. There was a significant rise in unemployment with an additional 9,000 unemployed workers in November. This increase was primarily due to a loss of 2,000 jobs in the trade, transportation and utilities sector, along with layoffs in the automotive industry. Major auto manufacturers General Motors Co. and Stellantis both announced job cuts in November.

The rise in Michigan’s unemployment is the highest since November 2021 when the state’s economy was working to recuperate from the pandemic. The state’s jobless rate was at about 3.7% before the pandemic. It has been escalating since spring, after initially returning to near pre-pandemic levels. The prognoses for Michigan’s economy and the automotive industry in 2025 is unpredictable, possibly being impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed major policy shifts.

However, there were some improvements in Michigan’s economy last month. Job growth was noted in the state’s leisure and hospitality sector, with an increase of 3,000 jobs since October. Also, jobs in government and construction increased by 19,000 and 15,000 respectively.

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