Articles tagged as: labor force
October 22, 2024
Indiana's labor force participation rate increases for the third month in a row
Indiana's labor force participation rate – the percentage of working-age people in Indiana who have jobs, or are actively looking for work – is at 63 percent.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indiana's unemployment rate continues its streak, worsens for fourth straight month
Indiana’s unemployment rate worsened slightly in July — a trend that has continued over the last four months. New preliminary data shows a significant increase in the unemployment rate from this time last year.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate worsens for third consecutive month
Indiana’s unemployment worsened in June for the third consecutive month, rising to 3.8 percent.
Read MoreJune 25, 2024
Preliminary data: Indiana unemployment hits highest rate in nearly three years
This month’s preliminary data shows another increase up to 3.7 percent — the state’s highest unemployment rate since August 2021.
Read MoreMay 22, 2024
Expert outlines potential causes for the state's low labor force participation rate numbers
Indiana's labor force participation rate fell last month to its lowest point in more than two years.
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
Indiana's labor force rate is at its lowest in more than two years
Indiana's labor force has steadily declined over the past six months, according to new preliminary estimates. The labor force currently stands at the lowest point its been in over two years.
Read MoreApril 19, 2024
Indiana's labor force shrinks in March, as unemployment rate holds steady
Indiana's labor force has declined five consecutive months, the longest such streak in more than two years.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady at 3.5 percent for six consecutive months
Indiana state officials say the state's overall economic outlook remains strong, even as the state's labor force has shrunk four consecutive months.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2023
Indiana automotive parts supplier to close next spring, costing 155 workers their jobs
An automotive parts supplier plans to close its northeastern Indiana plant next spring, costing more than 150 employees their jobs.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2023
Indiana's labor market mostly stagnant, but strong in July preliminary estimates
Indiana's 3.3 percent July unemployment rate is still near record lows for the state.
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