Elkhart factory to close by 2013, costing 210 jobs
Auto-parts maker Gunite Corp. plans to move its manufacturing operations to Rockford, Ill., phasing out Elkhart workers beginning in late September.
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J.C. Penney closing distribution center, laying off 230
The distribution center, which opened in 2002 near the Indianapolis International Airport, will close by the end of September, company officials said.
Jobs go unfilled because workers lack needed skills
A survey of 1,123 manufacturing executives released last year found that 67 percent of companies had a moderate to severe shortage of available, qualified workers. The report estimated 600,000 jobs nationwide were going unfilled because of a lack of qualified candidates.
State’s unemployment rate held at 7.9 percent in May
The May jobless rate in Indiana was unchanged from April, although the state added 7,700 private-sector jobs last month, with gains in sectors including trade, transportation, utilities, and private educational and health services.
Manufacturing employment coming back, but without the wages of yesteryear
Recovery in manufacturing—one of Indiana’s best-paying employment sectors—has been a much celebrated change after years of decline. But many of those jobs are returning with lower wages as employers keep up with growing global competition.
Firm finds opportunity helping employers with hiring
Rushville-based Barada Associates Inc. specializes in helping business clients make good hiring decisions—services that have become more popular as companies find themselves inundated with eager applicants looking for work.
Hundreds losing jobs at local Aurora Bank office
The bank said it will terminate all 450 employees at its office on the northeast side of Indianapolis as the troubled residential mortgage servicing provider prepares to sell a large portion of its assets.
Researchers mull reasons behind Indiana’s gender wage gap
Reasons for Indiana’s wage gap between men and women range from the job mix in the state to whether women are staying in the workforce or taking breaks to have children.
Unemployment claims dip slightly in stagnant job market
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits was mostly unchanged last week, suggesting the job market isn’t getting much better.
Unemployment benefit requests jump again
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level in three months, another sign that the job market remains depressed.
This year’s metro area job losses deeper than in peer cities
As the national economy sputters, the Indianapolis area is losing jobs faster than its peers, falling to levels not seen since 2002.
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Armies of people find themselves lingering on the sidelines.
Jobless rate falls to 9 percent despite weak job growth
The economy generated only 36,000 net new jobs in January, the fewest in four months, but the unemployment rate fell because many of those out of work gave up on their job searches.
National unemployment claims drop sharply
Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the second drop in a row and a hopeful sign the job market could be improving.
Beckman Coulter plans $18.2M expansion, 100 new jobs
California-based life sciences firm Beckman Coulter Inc. is planning its third local expansion since 2007, investing $18.2 million in its Indianapolis operation and adding as many as 95 jobs here in the next three years.
Greencastle auto supplier cutting 202 employees
International Automotive Components Group said the layoffs will occur in two stages—on Nov. 10 and again on Dec. 13. Expiring contracts are responsible for the cuts, said a company spokesman, who added that the employees could be recalled.
New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks
However, about 10.1 million people were receiving unemployment checks in the week ended Aug. 7, the latest data available.
That’s up about 260,000 from the previous week.
Loogootee losing 95 jobs to bedding plant closure
Perfect Fit Industries, a supplier of bedding accessories such as mattress pads, pillows and comforters, will shut down its
facility in southwest Indiana by the end of the year.
New jobless claims hit highest level in six months
Initial claims for unemployment benefits have now risen in three of the last four weeks and are close to their high point
for the year of 490,000, reached in late January.
Productivity falls for first time since 2008
Worker productivity declined at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the April-to-June quarter after posting large gains throughout
2009, the Labor Department said Tuesday.