Pence Statement On September Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined 0.1 percent again last month and now stands at 4.5 percent. September marked the lowest rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State since July 2007. Additionally, Indiana’s labor force made further gains last month and continues to be a Midwest leader, adding 84,000 individuals since January 2013. At 63.5 percent, Indiana’s labor force participation rate remains more than a full percentage point above the national average.
Private sector employment increased by 6,600 in September and is now 9,200 jobs above March 2000 peak employment levels. Gains were concentrated in the private educational and health services, leisure and hospitality, construction and manufacturing sectors.
“In September, Indiana experienced another decrease in unemployment due to strong levels of reemployment and labor force gains,” said Steven J. Braun, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “Indiana continues its robust economic recovery with consistent growth in private sector jobs, wages and labor force participation that are all above the national average.”
Braun also noted weekly claims for unemployment insurance in Indiana continue to be at their lowest levels in more than a decade.
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Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement Tuesday, Oct. 20:
“The news that unemployment continues to fall in Indiana is a source of encouragement,” Pence said. “More Hoosiers are working than ever before in state history and the fact that our labor force participation rates are outpacing national averages is a testament to Indiana’s growing economy.
“My administration is committed to building upon this momentum. We’ll continue to pursue policies that will encourage greater economic development in the Hoosier state while making investments in workforce, education and infrastructure. With our strong Hoosier workforce and disciplined fiscal leadership, Indiana can serve as the blueprint for success when it comes to a growing economy.”