Michigan Unemployment Up to New Record 15.2%

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June rose one and one-tenth percentage points to 15.2 percent, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.

The total number of unemployed in the state reached 740,000 in June, the highest monthly total in Michigan’s current official series dating back to 1976. June’s unemployment rate was highest for the state since May 1983.