11/28/12 - Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates edged downward in most all regional labor markets in October, although the local jobless rate was up. The individual unemployment rate for Livingston County in October stood at 8.1%, marking an increase from Septemberâs rate of 7.6%. The state says local labor markets were very stable in October and payroll jobs for most metropolitan areas have advanced. It was noted that professional and business services and manufacturing are two sectors inparticular that have been a driving force in nearly all regions. The state says total employment and labor force levels increased in the majority of regions over the month. The exception was the Detroit-Warren-Livonia region, which includes Livingston County. The jobless rate increased by half a percentage point over the month but also recorded the smallest unemployment gain over the year. Out of Michiganâs 83 counties, Livingston currently ranks 52nd in terms of unemployment. (JM)
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