ArcelorMittal USA chief upbeat on U.S. economy 'fundamentals'

EAST CHICAGO | The manufacturing sector helped lead the nation's economic recovery in the last few years, but now it may be up to the housing market and consumers to do the heavy lifting, ArcelorMittal USA CEO Mike Rippey said Thursday.

Infrastructure, job agenda remain key for steel industry

Top U.S. steel industry officials called on Congress and the federal government Wednesday to embrace policies that support the manufacturing sector, which has been key to the country's economic rebound.

Summit to build interest in manufacturing planned in Michigan City

Manufacturing, workforce and education organizations are hosting an event in Michigan City next week as part of an initiative to change the perception that manufacturing isn't a viable career path.

GUEST COMMENTARY: "Made in America" makes good business sense

When Labor Day was first celebrated exactly 129 years ago today, no less than 20 percent of Americans went to work in a factory. By 1959, that number had grown to nearly 30 percent and manufacturing was widely regarded as the driving force of the American economy.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The reality behind the numbers

To me, the unemployment rate is more than just a statistic; it's Hoosiers who are struggling to find good jobs in promising industries. They are fighting hard to get back to work.

Jobless rate declines despite employment drop

Indiana's unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points to 8.2 percent in April-for the third month in a row, the percentage of unemployed workers in Indiana is lower than the rate in neighboring states. However, total nonfarm employment in the Hoosier state fell by 2,500 and the private s…

Jobless rate continues decline despite employment drop

The unemployment rate in Indiana fell to 8.5 percent in March, marking 13 months in a row in which the rate was lower than it was a month earlier.

Steelmakers look to energy industry for growth

The North American steel industry is continuing its push to serve the energy sector as companies are finding market opportunities with the development of the Marcellus Shale and other exploration efforts.